Civil Servant Victim of KKB Burial in Tana Toraja, Husband Urges Government to Take Firm Steps

TANA TORAJA, KOMPAS.com - The body of Aprida Rapi (49), a Civil Servant (ASN) who was fatally shot by an armed criminal group (KKB) in Papua, was laid to rest in Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi, on Friday afternoon (18/9/2026).

Previously, Aprida's body arrived in her hometown on Saturday morning (12/9/2026).

Before the burial, the employee of the Jayawijaya Regency Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Office was laid in state at Tongkonan Bulean, Leatung Matalli Village, North Sangalla District, Tana Toraja.

The body was then carried to the family cemetery for burial.

Aprida Rapi is survived by three children.

Her husband, Yohanis Tonglo, hopes that such incidents will not happen again, especially armed violence targeting civilians.

“As the victim's family, we hope that these kinds of incidents will not be repeated. We urge the government to take firm steps to prevent and address armed violence that threatens the safety of civilians,” Yohanis said on Friday.

A Caring Figure Toward the Environment

Among family and the local community, Aprida was known as a kind person who cared deeply about the environment.

Her passing leaves profound grief for the family she left behind.

The Head of the Jayawijaya Regency Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Office, Hendri Tetelepta, said Aprida’s dedication and service during her tenure remain cherished memories among her colleagues.

“We have come to lay our friend to rest here. We express our deepest gratitude for her dedication, service, loyalty, and above all, her kindness to us at the workplace,” Hendri said.

According to Hendri, Aprida was an active ASN who diligently performed her duties while stationed in Papua.

“Her colleagues deeply mourn the loss of Aprida, who became a victim of the shooting,” he added.

Fallen While Distributing Livestock Assistance

Previously, Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that three staff members of the Jayawijaya Regency Agriculture Office were killed by KKB gunfire on Wednesday (9/9/2026).

The incident took place in Muliama Village, Papua Highlands, while the officials were distributing livestock aid.

“The food and livestock assistance program for the people of Papua must continue despite the threat of violence. The state must be stronger in protecting every food hero risking their lives to ensure food security for Papua’s people,” Amran said on Thursday (10/9/2026).

“I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the victims. They are food heroes who fell in the noble duty of delivering livestock aid to our brothers and sisters in Papua’s remote areas. They should have been safe while carrying out this humanitarian mission,” Amran added.