TNI Releases List of Crimes Committed by Jeki Murib in Papua
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Head of Information for the TNI Habema Operational Command, Lieutenant Colonel Infantry Wirya Arthadiguna, has released a list of crimes committed by Jeki Murib, Commander of OPM Operations for Air Head Kodap 18 Ilaga in Pinapa Village, Omukia District.
The release of the list of crimes was announced by the Habema Operational Command after troops successfully neutralised Jeki in a shootout that occurred in Pinapa Village, Omukia District, Jeki Murib, (20/4).
“OPM actions cause fear and disrupt community life, including hindering the wheels of the economy and public activities,” said Wirya when confirmed by ANTARA in Jakarta.
Here is the list of criminal acts committed by Jeki Murib.
Burning of the tower complex in Kago Village, Ilaga District on 15 August 2023.
Killing and torturing construction workers for a community health centre in Eromaga Village, Omukia District on 19 October 2023.
Shooting incident at Aminggaru Airport on 18 June 2025.
Kidnapping of 18 employees of PT Freeport Indonesia at Tower 270, Tembagapura District on 8 January 2026.
Attack and seizure of weapons from two members of the Tembagapura Koramil, as well as injuring one civilian on the MP 50 mining route on 11 February 2026.
Shooting of two PT Freeport Indonesia employees in the Grasberg area and attacking police officers who were evacuating the victims on 11 March 2026.
“In addition, this step is in line with Presidential Instruction No. 9 of 2020, which emphasises an integrated approach between security and welfare, with the primary priority on protecting the community and accelerating development in Papua,” explained Wirya.
With this enforcement, Wirya hopes that the Papua region can return to being conducive and the community can carry out activities safely.