Turn of the Year in Papua Runs Safely

Turn of the Year in Papua Runs Safely

At 00.09 WIT, the situation in Jayapura was monitored conducive and the center of the New Year celebrations was safe and controlled. Celebration of the New Year's Eve on 2020 New Year's Eve in Papua Province runs safely and smoothly.

Papua Police Chief, Inspector General Paulus Waterpauw claimed, throughout the day before the New Year celebration on Tuesday (12/31/3019) the security situation in 29 regencies / cities in Papua was conducive.

"We highlight in Nduga, the report of the Kapolres in two churches was fervently worshiped. Up to 23.30 CET the atmosphere in Nduga was safe and conducive," Paulus Waterpauw said in Jayapura on Tuesday night.

Then in Jayawijaya, Lanny Jaya, and Puncak Jaya, the situation was in a maintained condition. Paulus said, for Jayapura City the majority of people were around Hamadi to the Youtefa Bridge. As for security, it has deployed 2,185 police personnel to stand by.

"Specifically in Jayawijaya we deployed two Brimob platoons, this is to anticipate a movement from the KKB," he said.