Nethy Dharma Somba, Jayapura – A police officer who was allegedly drunk when he shot dead his female companion was mobbed and killed Saturday by hundreds of villagers in Tolikara, Papua. The dead woman has been identified as 20-year-old Selfi Kogoya.

The police officer, Second Brig. Yermias Phiter Webiser, was recognized by the angry residents as he accompanied two other officers to the police station in Karubaga village at about 7 a.m..

Yermias died at the scene. The other officers were seriously injured and their vehicle damaged.

Yermias and Selfi had gotten into a heated argument at about 4 a.m. after drinking together. After shooting Selfi, Yermias fled to the house of his parents-in-law, asking them to go with him to the station.

Second. Brig. Taslim was taken to Wamena General Hospital in Jayawijaya regency with a gash on his forehead. Yermias' other companion, Second Brig. Yasen Lensor, suffered wounds to his foot and abdomen.

Papua Police chief Insp. Gen. Tommy Yacobus expressed regret over the incident. "I have often warned my subordinates about alcohol. Nothing good has ever come from drinking." He urged Papua's police chiefs to deal promptly with any officers caught drinking, particularly to the point of intoxication.

In South Sorong regency on Friday night, First Brig. Jhony Waponggah shot two residents after drinking. Onisimus Ginuni, 28, was shot in the head and Frengky Sumarsono, 26, in the chest.

The two were taken to Sorong General Hospital, while the suspect is being detained at Papua Police Headquarters in Jayapura for questioning. "I will fire him... to teach other officer who like to drink a lesson," Tommy said.