Two farmers from Kukut hamlet, Muara Tami district, Jayapura, Papua, were found dead on Wednesday evening
wo farmers from Kukut hamlet, Muara Tami district, Jayapura, Papua, were found dead on Wednesday evening. The farmers, who appeared to have suffered severe injuries, were identified as Enal, 27, and Jumirah, 40.
'Stab wounds were found all over their bodies,' said Jayapura Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Alfred Papare on Thursday.
He said that the hamlet was mostly inhabited by people from South Sulawesi's Enrekang region who earn a living as farmers. 'The hamlet is usually in [a state of] peace and harmony. There used to be no crime here,' Alfred added.
'We are still searching for the possible suspects and investigating the motive,' he went on.
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