{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "id": 2053108,
        "msgid": "tni-and-armed-group-exchange-fire-in-nduga-two-reported-dead-1792813836",
        "date": "2026-10-24 10:08:00",
        "title": "TNI and Armed Group Exchange Fire in Nduga; Two Reported Dead",
        "author": "",
        "source": "VIVA",
        "tags": "berita",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Two people suspected of belonging to an armed group were reported killed during an exchange of fire with Indonesian military personnel on patrol in Nduga, Papua Pegunungan. The military said it seized weapons and other items, while the victims\u2019 identities remain to be confirmed and it urged the group to abandon violence.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta \u2013 Two members of the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) were reported\nkilled in an exchange of fire with personnel from Task Force Rajawali\nVI, Detachment 1, under the TNI Habema Operational Command, near\nNonggoloit village, Kenyam district, Nduga regency, Papua Pegunungan.\nThis was stated by TNI Habema Operational Command chief Brigadier\nGeneral Riyanto.<\/p>\n<p>Riyanto said the exchange took place on Friday (23 October), while\npersonnel were patrolling the area. They became involved in a firefight\nwith the armed group KKB Kodap III\/Ndugama-Nderakma.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cReports received indicate that the exchange of fire occurred when\nthe patrol team followed up information about the presence of the KKB\nnear a residential area. During checks, the group reportedly fired\ntowards the security forces, triggering the exchange of fire,\u201d he said\non Saturday (24 October 2026).<\/p>\n<p>Two people suspected of being KKB members died at the scene, while\nother members of the group fled.<\/p>\n<p>The identities of the two victims have yet to be confirmed and\nrequire further examination. During the operation, troops also seized\nseveral items, including two air rifles, a bow and arrows, bladed\nweapons, 18 mobile phones, a handheld radio transceiver, documents,\ngroup insignia and Rp88 million in cash.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery action by our soldiers is selective, measured, professional\nand in accordance with the rules of engagement, with public safety as\nthe highest priority,\u201d Brigadier General Riyanto said.<\/p>\n<p>TNI Habema urged all parties to abandon violence, warning that they\nwould otherwise face the security forces.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo our brothers who are still in the forests and mountains, the way\nback to your families and communities remains open. Stop the violence\nand let us work together to build a better life for Papua\u2019s future\ngenerations,\u201d Brigadier General Riyanto said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/tni-and-armed-group-exchange-fire-in-nduga-two-reported-dead-1792813836",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}