# KKB activity and security operations in Yahukimo > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kkb-activity-and-security-operations-in-yahukimo > Updated: 2026-09-02T08:51:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Security operations by the Damai Cartenz Operation Task Force and Yahukimo Police have targeted the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) in the Dekai District of Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan. In August 2026, authorities conducted raids to apprehend suspects involved in the July murder of Bripka Fredy Lukas Awes. This operation, which utilized intelligence and digital mapping, resulted in the arrest of two suspects, RM and DM, and the deaths of two others, AU and MP, who allegedly resisted arrest. Three suspects remained at large following the incident. In September 2026, a subsequent shootout occurred near the old KPU office on Miyaro Street. Acting on intelligence regarding a planned consolidation of the Eden Sawi Battalion led by Wadanyon Habis Nare, security forces engaged KKB members, resulting in four deaths. Six individuals suspected of being sympathizers or having links to the group were arrested, and authorities seized a locally made firearm and ammunition. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Yahukimo shootout leaves 4 KKB members dead and 6 arrested Four KKB members were killed and six sympathizers arrested following a shootout with the Damai Cartenz Task Force in Yahukimo, Papua Pegunungan, on September 1, 2026. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yahukimo-shootout-leaves-4-kkb-members-dead-and-6-arrested ### 2026-08-20: Yahukimo police apprehend suspects in Bripka Fredy Lukas Awes murder Indonesian security forces have apprehended suspects in the murder of Bripka Fredy Lukas Awes in Yahukimo, Papua Pegunungan. Two suspects were killed during the operation, while others remain at large. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yahukimo-police-apprehend-suspects-in-bripka-fredy-lukas-awes-murder --- Cite as: KKB activity and security operations in Yahukimo. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kkb-activity-and-security-operations-in-yahukimo