Jakarta – Chief of Staff to the President Moeldoko said that the government strongly condemned the attack allegedly made by the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) against civilians in Nogolait village, Nduga Regency, Papua, on Saturday (16/7). He considered the action cruel and inhumane, as it targeted innocent lives.

“Innocent people including religious leaders fell victims to the recent attack. Personally, I express my deep condolences for the family ,” said Moeldoko, at the Bina Graha building, Jakarta, Tuesday (19/7).

The former TNI Commander added that the government had made a quick move to arrest and prosecute the alleged attackers.

“The state will never tolerate anyone spreading terror, disturbing public order and security, and taking away innocents lives,” Moeldoko said.

The KKB was reported responsible for the recent attack against civilians in Nduga Regency, Papua, on Saturday (16/7). The heinous act resulted in the death of eleven people, including religious leaders.