Editing Eef Paap (section)

== Death ==

Mark Hugerinus Paap began his final operation on 23 November 2024 in southern Tanoa. He travelled north through jungle terrain near [[Mont Tanoa]] with a small group of resistance members. The group reached [[Petit Nicolet]], where Mark separated from them and departed alone by boat.<ref name="mark-final"/>

Naval units pursued him after he left Petit Nicolet. Mark diverted toward [[Vatu]] before reaching the coast near [[Ipota]]. From there, he approached the villa compound being used by Eef.<ref name="mark-final"/>

[[File:Eef Paap dead.jpg|thumb|Eef Paap's body after its discovery by local inhabitants on 25 November 2024]]

The villa was protected by a personal guard detachment. Mark fought the guards around the compound before entering the building. Only one member of the guard detachment was later recorded as a confirmed survivor.<ref name="fish-final"/>

Inside the villa, Mark and Eef exchanged gunfire. Mark was shot in the stomach and shoulder. Eef was also wounded and attempted to move farther into the building. Mark then shot him in the head, killing him on 24 November 2024.<ref name="mark-final"/>

Mark left the villa and returned toward [[Ipota Beach]]. He later collapsed there and died from his wounds on the evening of 24 November. His dog was subsequently found alive near his body. Eef's body was discovered by local inhabitants the following day.<ref name="mark-final"/>