"It is true. An army officer was shot dead while in Namuni kampong, Central Mamberamo District," the regional military chief stated here, Tuesday.
The victim is identified as Major Jhon De Fretes. His body was moved to Jayapura.
De Fretes was along with two colleagues, officers Avan and Simon when they were attacked by a separatist group. Avan and Simon survived the attack.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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