# Armed Criminal Group violence in Papua Pegunungan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/armed-criminal-group-violence-in-papua-pegunungan
> Updated: 2026-09-10T07:16:17.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

On September 9, 2026, three civil servants from the Jayawijaya Agriculture Office—identified as Aprida Rapi (49), Alfonsius Albinus Mehan (35), and Wili Mbuik (25)—were killed in a shooting in Muliama District, Papua Pegunungan. The victims were part of a group of 11 officials traveling to review paddy field cultivation and distribute livestock assistance to local communities.

Reports from the Jayawijaya District Military Command, the Damai Cartenz Task Force, and local police indicate the attackers are suspected to be members of the Nduga-based Armed Criminal Group (KKB). The attackers reportedly intercepted the group and separated eight indigenous Papua residents from the others, specifically targeting the three non-indigenous members. In a disturbing development, reports indicate the perpetrators used a victim's mobile phone to make video calls to their families while laughing. Police investigators have identified two suspects, PN and KT, who are currently on the wanted list.

Following the incident, Indonesian lawmakers have called for government action. Member of Parliament Mafirion Syamsuddin Rogo characterized the shooting of civilians performing public service as a ‘serious human rights violation.’ Additionally, Commission I member Oleh Soleh urged the government, TNI, and Polri to develop a comprehensive roadmap to eradicate the KKB in Papua rather than relying on reactive measures.

Minister of Agriculture and Head of the National Food Agency, Andi Amran Sulaiman, referred to the deceased as ‘food heroes’ who died while performing humanitarian duties. He emphasized that despite the critical security situation, food and livestock assistance programs in the Highland Papua region will continue, noting that achieving food self-sufficiency remains a strategic priority.

## Claims

- The shooting occurred on Wednesday afternoon, September 9, 2026, in Muliama District, Jayawijaya Regency. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Three civil servants from the Jayawijaya Agriculture Office were killed. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The victims were identified as Aprida Rapi (49), Alfonsius Albinus Mehan (35), and Wili Mbuik (25). (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The attack is suspected to have been carried out by the Nduga-based Armed Criminal Group (KKB). (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The group was traveling to review paddy field cultivation activities and deliver food aid. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Police and the Damai Cartenz Task Force are conducting investigations and securing the area. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The attackers reportedly separated the group based on ethnicity, targeting non-indigenous members. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Eight witnesses from the group were secured for questioning. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Food self-sufficiency is essential to protect citizens from global volatility. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The government, TNI, and Polri should develop a comprehensive roadmap to eradicate the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) in Papua. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The perpetrators used a victim's phone to make video calls to their family. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Food and livestock assistance programs in Highland Papua will continue. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Papua: Three agriculture officials killed by armed group

Three agriculture officials were killed by armed groups in Highland Papua while delivering livestock aid. Lawmakers are demanding a comprehensive security roadmap to address the violence.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/three-agricultural-officers-killed-in-papua-pegunungan-shooting

### 2026-09-09: Jayawijaya Agriculture officials killed in KKB shooting

Three Jayawijaya Agriculture Office employees were killed by the Nduga-based Armed Criminal Group (KKB) in Papua on September 9, 2026, while performing official duties in Muliama District.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jayawijaya-agriculture-officials-killed-in-kkb-shooting

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Cite as: Armed Criminal Group violence in Papua Pegunungan. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/armed-criminal-group-violence-in-papua-pegunungan