KKB Member under Aibon Kogoya Leadership Killed in Shooting in Nabire
Satgas Rajawali Mambri and Satgas Damai Cartenz shot dead Hurbianus Mirip, a member of the armed criminal group (KKB) from the Kodap III D Dulla group led by Aibon Kogoya.
The head of public relations for the Damai Cartenz Operation, Assistant Commissioner Yusuf Sutejo, in a written statement on Thursday (19/3), revealed that the shooting occurred in the Bukit Signal area near Kali Pepaya, Nabire Regency, on Monday (16/3).
“Hurbianus Mirip was a member of the KKB Kodap III D Dulla who has been on the wanted list since 2025 for alleged involvement in various armed violent actions in the Nabire and Paniai areas,” said Assistant Commissioner Yusuf.
Yusuf detailed that Hurbianus Mirip was suspected of being involved in the murder of two Brimob personnel on 13 August 2025, accompanied by the seizure of two AK-101 firearms.
In addition, the group was also suspected of shooting at civilians and security personnel in the Kali Semen area on 17 October 2025.
The group was also recorded as carrying out a road blockade on the Trans Nabire-Paniai Road at KM 58 on 20 October 2025, as well as engaging in a firefight with security forces in the Bukit Doa area on 27 November 2025.
Not only that, said Yusuf, the group also carried out an attack on a TNI security post in the PT Kristalin area on 21 February 2026.
That attack resulted in the death of one TNI personnel and one civilian, as well as the seizure of three firearms.
In addition to armed violent actions, the group was also suspected of being involved in the assault on a police member, namely Bripa Kanza A. Mampioper, which occurred at Enarotali Market (Old PLN), Paniai Regency.
In that incident, the victim suffered wounds to the right chest, a laceration to the back of the head, and injuries to the right palm.
The head of the Damai Cartenz 2026 Operation, Brigadier General Faizal Ramadhani, stated that security forces will continue to strive to maintain security stability in Papua from various violent threats carried out by armed groups.
“Satgas Damai Cartenz Operation together with Satgas Rajawali Mambri will continue to safeguard public security and ensure the situation remains conducive from various violent actions carried out by armed groups,” he said.
Meanwhile, the deputy head of the Damai Cartenz 2026 Operation, Assistant Commissioner Adarma Sinaga, urged the public to remain calm and not be easily influenced by unverified information.
“We invite all members of the public to continue maintaining public security and order so that it remains safe and conducive in Central Papua Province, especially in Nabire Regency, and to immediately report to the authorities if they become aware of any suspicious activities,” he concluded.
Furthermore, security forces assured that they will continue to monitor developments in several areas of Central Papua to maintain security stability and provide a sense of security to the public.