inp.polri.go.id - Nabire. Joint Military-Police officers held a press conference regarding the development of law enforcement efforts against the wanted list targets (DPO) of armed criminal groups (KKB) in Nabire Regency which was held at Nabire Sub-regional Police on Monday (3/2/2026).
The operation, involving the 2026 Damai Cartenz Operation Task Force and the Rajawali Mambri Task Force, was carried out following the detection of armed group activity in the Nabarua River area, suspected of planning a security disturbance.
The Vice Chief of the Central Papua Regional Police, Senior Superintendent Gustav Robby Urbinas, explained that the law enforcement was based on Police Report Number: B/119/II/2026 from the Nabire Police, Central Papua Regional Police.
Based on the results of the investigation and information gathering, an armed criminal group led by a fugitive with the initials AK was known to have moved from the Kimi area to Nabarua and established a camp near the Nabarua River. At this location, the group allegedly held internal meetings, gathered logistical support, and planned security disturbances in Nabire Regency.
Field monitoring by joint personnel revealed the activity of several armed individuals, the presence of long-barreled firearms, and a building suspected to be the group's headquarters.
The 2026 Damai Cartenz Operation Task Force, along with the Rajawali Mambri Task Force, then developed an operational plan and enforcement strategy. Personnel moved through several checkpoints and conducted intensive surveillance around the Nabarua River.
"As the team approached the campsite, a firefight broke out between security forces and the armed criminal group. A support team was also deployed to reinforce personnel on the ground," said Gustav.
After law enforcement operations were carried out, joint officers successfully took control of the campsite and secured the situation. Meanwhile, the armed group fled into the forest and is still being pursued.
From the operation, officers seized several pieces of evidence suspected of being related to the armed group's activities, including 561 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, 10 magazines, 12 mobile phones, five communication devices, tens of millions of rupiah in cash, flags and other equipment, and three bags containing the group's equipment.
"As we saw before the media, this is a list of the evidence seized at the law enforcement location yesterday in Kali Nabarua," said Gustav.
Regarding the cash found at the location, his team is still investigating to determine the source of the group's logistical support.
A more in-depth analysis of the recovered funds is underway to complete the joint investigation.
He also confirmed that in the Lagari incident, in addition to the two fatalities, the group also seized two long guns and one short gun.
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