Inp.polri.go.id - Wamena. The Papua Regional Police recorded 29 fatalities resulting from armed criminal group (KKB) attacks across Papua Mountains Province between January and September 2026.

Papua Police Chief Inspector General Patrige Renwarin presented the security evaluation during a regional coordination meeting with the Highland Papua Provincial Government in Wamena on Wednesday (23/9/2026).

Over the nine-month period, authorities documented 76 violent incidents, including shootings, arson, hostage-taking, and assaults, accounting for 642 total security cases. Fatalities comprised 25 civilians, two military personnel, and two police officers.

"Security management requires joint commitment between law enforcement, local government, and community leaders," Chief Patrige said. Papua Police and the Damai Cartenz Task Force continue law enforcement operations while intensifying patrols along vulnerable transit corridors, including Wamena–Nduga and Wamena–Yalimo.

Papua Mountains Governor John Tabo affirmed support for law enforcement procedures, emphasizing strategic coordination to protect civilians and preserve public services across all eight constituent regencies.

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