The spokesman of the Papua Regional Police Command, Senior Commissioner Pudjo, confirmed the incident to ANTARA, saying that Second Brigadier Irvan was shot by armed civilians while passing a fuel oil retail shop on his motorbike.
The victim was taken to a local hospital but he could not be saved, he said.
The situation in Tiom and its surrounding areas is still tense with police officers and military personnel standing on guard in several locations.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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