Wamena, March 23 -- The Highland Papua provincial government reported the acquisition of 42 hectares of land in Wamena, Jayawijaya District, to build offices for essential institutions, including the regional police force.

In a statement cited here on Monday, Highland Papua Governor John Tabo confirmed that his administration had allocated a land plot for the planned police base in Wouma.

"We have prepared a site measuring about 10 hectares," he said, noting that the government now awaits the police to commence construction.

Tabo added that his side also plans buildings for the prosecutors' office, a court, state auditors, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), and other institutions.

The governor highlighted that the planned co...