Boas Dared to Fight Terrorism till The End of His Life

Among the anti-terror squad, Densus 88 mobile brigade, First Brigadier Boas Woasiri has been known to be a strong and courageous soldier. He proved his mettle during the raid on the terrorists in Bayu woods, Lamkabeu, Seulimeum, Aceh Besar.

Unfortunately, he had to pay the ultimate price, he was killed in action. Boas was shot by a terrorist during the raid.

A source from the mobile brigade recounted that before the fatal shot, Boas had already been grazed by a bullet. "He was grazed by a terrorist's bullet," the source revealed to Kompas.com, before the burial of Boas in Pemuliaan Cemetery, at the training grounds HQ, Cikeas, Bogor, West Java, Sunday.

Boas was still lucky that the first bullet didn't hit any vital organ. Although wounded, he was able to survive the battle, and furthermore, the initial would enraged him. He then rushed to chase the terrorist who shot him. "Maybe he got emotional, he jumped into pursuit."

Boas' chase led to his death. Throwing caution to the wind, he chased the terrorists, even to the area beyond the police's net. Boas was berserking. "He gave chase without body armor. He probably thought he was invincible."

Shots were exchanged in greater intensity. Luck didn't favor Boas a second time as he was shot down.

The source admitted that Boas was a brave soldier. His colleagues acknowledged his bravery on the field. "In the face of combat, he was courageous."

Boas wasn't the only casualty. Two others from the Aceh mobile brigade were also killed during the raid. Second Brigadier Darmansyah and Second Brigadier Suhandri Kusumo Malau were also killed by the Aceh terrorists.

Second Brigadier Darmansyah and Second Brigadier Suhandri Kusumo Malau have been interred in Aceh. The police have given honors and awards for the three deceased soldiers.

First Brigadier Boas Woasiri, Second Brigadier Darmansyah and Second Brigadier Suhandri Kusumo Malau have been promoted and given posthumous awards. They've all been made brigadiers.