Armed members of the Kelompok Kriminal Bersenjata (KKB) opened fire on civilian workers of the PT SHJ road‑construction project near Kanggime in Tolikara Regency, Papua, Indonesia, in the early hours of 3 August 2026 (around 03:28 WIT). The assault left five workers dead. Colonel Tri Purwanto, head of public affairs for Kodam XVII/Cenderawasih, confirmed the incident and said evacuation of the victims was underway.
The attack follows a recent KKB‑related shooting in Yahukimo Regency, where TNI Habema forces evacuated the body of Teina Alya on 31 July 2026. Earlier statements from the regional military command described the overall security situation in the Papua highlands as generally stable, though acknowledging isolated incidents such as this one.
Entities
Colonel Tri Purwanto · Kelompok Kriminal Bersenjata (KKB) · Kodam XVII/Cenderawasih · PT SHJ · Tolikara Regency, Papua
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Colonel Tri Purwanto of Kodam XVII/Cenderawasih confirmed the attack. news.harianjogja.com · www.liputan6.com · www.viva.co.id
- [● 3 SOURCES] The victims were employees of the construction company PT SHJ. news.harianjogja.com · www.liputan6.com · www.viva.co.id
- [● 3 SOURCES] The attack occurred near Kanggime in Tolikara Regency, Papua Pegunungan. news.harianjogja.com · www.liputan6.com · www.viva.co.id
- [● 3 SOURCES] Evacuation of the victims was ongoing after the attack. news.harianjogja.com · www.liputan6.com · www.viva.co.id
- [● 3 SOURCES] Five workers were killed in the attack. news.harianjogja.com · www.liputan6.com · www.viva.co.id
- [● 2 SOURCES] TNI Habema evacuated the body of Teina Alya, a previous KKB shooting victim, on 31 July 2026 in Yahukimo Regency. news.harianjogja.com · www.liputan6.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kodam XVII/Cenderawasih previously described the overall security situation in the Papua highlands as generally good, with limited dynamics in Yahukimo. news.harianjogja.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] KKB attacked road‑project workers near Kanggime, Tolikara, Papua on 3 August 2026 at approximately 03:28 WIT. news.harianjogja.com · www.liputan6.com · www.viva.co.id