ODC Task Force Detains Five Logistics and Ammunition Suppliers for Armed Criminal Group in Nabire
Nabire — The Operation Damai Cartenz Task Force (Satgas ODC) 2026 has successfully detained five individuals suspected of being sympathisers and suppliers of logistics and ammunition to the armed criminal group (KKB) led by Aibon Kogoya in Nabire Regency, Central Papua.
Yusuf Sutejo, Public Relations Officer of Operation Damai Cartenz 2026, stated in Nabire on Friday that the operation was part of efforts to sever the supply chain of logistics and ammunition to armed groups operating in Nabire and surrounding areas.
“The five individuals were detained at different locations within a short timeframe,” he said.
Following intelligence investigations, the ODC team first detained two individuals with initials PW alias PM and PNW on Tuesday, 10 March. Both are suspected of involvement in the logistics network supplying Aibon Kogoya’s group.
“From our investigation, PW alias PM is known to have met twice with Aibon Kogoya’s group to deliver food supplies at two different locations,” he explained.
Before the planned logistics delivery could be executed, authorities detained both individuals and brought them to Nabire Police Station for further questioning.
From the suspects, authorities confiscated various evidence including mobile phones, identity cards, ATM cards, health insurance cards, and personal items such as traditional woven bags, headlamps, power banks, and batteries. Police also seized one Honda Verza motorcycle and a wooden-patterned knife.
In addition to the logistics suppliers, authorities detained a man with initials D alias LA, suspected of acting as a liaison in ammunition distribution to Aibon Kogoya’s group on Wednesday, 11 March at approximately 19:55 WIT at an entertainment venue in Nabire.
Sutejo emphasised that all actions taken by authorities have followed proper legal procedures and were in response to various false information circulating in society. “We from the Operation Damai Cartenz Task Force are committed to working professionally, transparently, and with accountability. We are providing this information to clarify various hoax reports that suggested authorities detained five people in Nabire without proper administrative basis and clear orders,” he stated.
He added that all five individuals have long been under surveillance through in-depth investigation processes.
Brigadier General Pol Faizal Ramadhani, Head of Operation Damai Cartenz 2026, emphasised that the action is part of efforts to maintain security stability in Papua through professional and measured law enforcement.
“We will continue developing this case to ensure the full network involved can be revealed,” he said.
Investigation is ongoing to determine each individual’s role and the possibility of involvement by other networks. The five individuals are currently undergoing examination at Nabire Police Station whilst authorities continue investigating the logistics and ammunition distribution network serving armed groups in Central Papua.