One KKB Member Arrested by Peace Cartenz Task Force in Timika, Here Are the Series of Cases!
Timika, VIVA – The Peace Cartenz 2026 Operation Task Force has successfully arrested TJ alias K alias AW, a member of the Armed Criminal Group (KKB), in Timika.
TJ was apprehended at SP 2 in Timika City, Mimika Baru District, Mimika Regency, Central Papua, on Sunday, 26 April 2026.
The Head of the Peace Cartenz 2026 Operation, Inspector General of Police Faizal Ramadhani, emphasised that the action demonstrates the apparatus’s commitment to enforcing the law against perpetrators of armed violence.
“The arrest of this wanted person shows our seriousness in maintaining security and providing protection to the community. Every perpetrator of violent acts will be processed professionally in accordance with applicable law,” he stated.
The Head of the Public Relations Task Force for the Peace Cartenz 2026 Operation, Commissioner of Police Yusuf Sutejo, said that TJ was on the Most Wanted List (DPO) based on Letter Number: DPO/S-34/01/II/2026/Reskrim.
The suspect was involved in the shooting of a civilian named Ahmad Gunawan, which occurred on 12 February 2026 at the junction of Ilu Health Centre, Puncak Jaya Regency, resulting in the victim’s death.
Yusuf explained that the action was carried out through a measured process based on the results of intensive field monitoring.
“The arrest was made after the team conducted monitoring and successfully identified the suspect’s location in the SP 2 Timika area,” he said.
When about to be secured, the suspect resisted the officers and attempted to flee towards the nearby forest.
“Thus, the officers conducted a pursuit and took firm and measured action that hit the suspect’s left leg,” he clarified.
He added that after being secured, the suspect was immediately taken to Bhayangkara Hospital in Timika for medical treatment before undergoing further examination and investigation by the investigators.
The Deputy Head of the Peace Cartenz 2026 Operation, Commissioner of Police Adarma Sinaga, urged the public to remain calm and not to be easily influenced by unverified information.
“We invite all members of the public to remain calm and support the apparatus by providing accurate information. The role of the community is very important in keeping the public security and order situation safe and conducive,” he said.
The Peace Cartenz 2026 Operation Task Force reaffirms its commitment to continue enforcing the law firmly, measurably, and professionally against every perpetrator of armed violence. (ant)