Jayawijaya, Papua Highlands – A firefight between the Task Force Operation Peace Cartenz 2025 and the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) broke out in Pugima Village, Welalegama District, Jayawijaya Regency. One KKB member, identified as Pionus Gwijangge a.k.a. Perampok Gwijangge, was reported dead after being shot in the right chest and falling into a ravine.
Pionus was confirmed to be the nephew of Egianus Kogoya, the leader of the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) in the Nduga region. This was stated by the Head of Peace Operation Cartenz 2025, Brigadier General of Police Dr. Faizal Ramadhani, S.Sos., S.I.K., M.H., accompanied by Deputy Head of Operation, Chief Commissioner of Police Adarma Sinaga, S.I.K., M.Hum.
“The body has been evacuated to Wamena Regional Hospital and was later brought to Woken Complex in Sapalek Village, Papua District,” said Brig. Gen. Faizal.
According to intelligence, Egianus Kogoya’s group acknowledged the loss of two members during the incident. One of them was confirmed as Pionus Gwijangge, while the other remains missing and is suspected to be seriously injured, possibly with a fractured leg.
Joint forces conducting a sweep of the scene recovered several pieces of evidence, including two ounces of marijuana suspected to belong to Egianus Kogoya. A mobile phone seized from Egianus contained photos and videos showing him in a marijuana field located in Kurima District, Yahukimo Regency.
“Forensic testing by the Papua Police Forensic Laboratory revealed that one large plastic clip bag contained dry marijuana leaves, seeds, and stems with a net weight of 216.59 grams, identified to belong to the suspect Pionus Gwijangge,” added Brig. Gen. Faizal.
He further stated that the marijuana field is strongly suspected of being used to finance the operations of the KKB, including purchasing weapons and logistics.
In a separate sweep in Maima Village, Asotipo District, Jayawijaya, security forces also discovered 25 rounds of 9 mm caliber ammunition.
Meanwhile, the Head of Public Relations for Task Force Operation Peace Cartenz 2025, Chief Commissioner of Police Yusuf Sutejo, S.I.K., urged residents of Jayawijaya to remain calm and allow the authorities to handle the security situation.
“Routine patrols are being intensified to suppress the movement of the KKB and crack down on all forms of illegal activities, including narcotics distribution,” he emphasized.
