Wanted KKB Member in Central Papua's Puncak Jaya Neutralised
Nabire (ANTARA) - Personnel from the Damai Cartenz 2026 Operation Task Force of the Indonesian National Police have neutralised a member of the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) with wanted status, initials O.E. alias M.E., in Wuyukwi Village, Puncak Jaya Regency, Central Papua.
The Damai Cartenz 2026 Operation Public Relations Task Force Chief, Commissioner Police Yusuf Sutejo, when contacted from Nabire on Tuesday, stated that the perpetrator was neutralised during an attempt to secure him on Monday (20/4) around 16:15 WIT.
“The action was taken after personnel conducted surveillance and successfully identified the target’s location. When about to be secured, the individual attempted to flee while resisting the officers, leading to firm and measured action in accordance with procedures,” he said.
He explained that O.E. was a wanted individual based on Letter No: DPO/S-34/04/IV/2024/Reskrim dated 25 April 2024, related to a shooting incident that resulted in the death of Elang Task Force personnel, Staff Sergeant Anumerta Ismunandar, on 17 March 2024 in Kulirik Village, Muara District.
During the action, the perpetrator sustained gunshot wounds and was evacuated to Mulia Regional General Hospital for medical treatment. However, he was pronounced dead at 17:30 WIT.
He emphasised that this step is part of efforts to enforce the law against armed violence perpetrators who have been disrupting security stability in the Puncak Jaya area.
“The perpetrator received medical treatment but was declared dead. This action is part of our commitment to maintaining security and addressing armed violence perpetrators,” he said.
He added that previously, O.E. had been arrested on 27 November 2024 in the same case but managed to escape while security forces were focused on handling conflicts in the area.
The Head of Damai Cartenz-2026 Operation, Inspector General Police Faizal Ramadhani, affirmed that this success demonstrates the seriousness of the apparatus in firmly addressing armed crime perpetrators.
“Every perpetrator of violence will be processed professionally in accordance with applicable law to provide protection to the community,” he stated.
The Damai Cartenz-2026 Operation Task Force, along with regional apparatus, is currently continuing developments to uncover possible involvement of other networks and ensure that the security situation in Puncak Jaya remains safe and under control.