Shooting in Papua: Two Different Incidents, Unrelated Timika.

Timika, internasionalpos.com.

In response to information circulating in the community regarding the alleged shooting of a child in Papua.

The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Operations Command (Koops TNI) Habema deemed it necessary to issue an official statement to provide a comprehensive understanding.

Based on the data collected, two separate incidents occurred on April 14, 2026.

In different locations. Therefore, the two incidents cannot be concluded as a single, interconnected series of events.

Chronology of the First Incident: Kembru Village The first incident occurred on April 14, 2026, in Kembru Village, Papua.

Based on community reports, there was a presence of an armed group, the Free Papua Movement (OPM), in the area.

Following up on this information, TNI soldiers conducted patrols and conducted checks.

Upon arrival at the location, the team came under fire from the armed group, resulting in a firefight.

In this incident, four members of the armed OPM group were declared dead. At the scene, officers secured several pieces of evidence, including.

Weaponry: 2 homemade weapons, 1 air rifle, 5.56mm and 7.62mm caliber ammunition, and 1 live bullet casing. – Traditional & Sharp Weapons.

Bow and arrows, machetes, axes, swords, and knives. – Communication Equipment: Several mobile phones and walkie-talkies (HT).

Attributes & Documents: OPM flag, identity documents, and other personal items.

Chronology of the Second Incident: Jigiunggi Village Meanwhile, a second incident also occurred on April 14, 2026, in Jigiunggi Village, Papua.

Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) officers received a report from the Village Head, Venius Walia, regarding a resident (a child) who had died from gunshot wounds.

The TNI immediately conducted an investigation and confirmed the victim. However, an in-depth investigation is still ongoing to determine the exact cause of the incident.

Official Statement from the Indonesian National Armed Forces The Head of Information for the Habema TNI Operations Command, Lieutenant Colonel Inf. Wirya Arthadiguna, confirmed the situation:

“The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) confirms that there were no TNI soldiers in Jigiunggi Village when the child was shot.

The two incidents occurred at different locations and times, so they are not related,” he emphasized. He also added that his team will continue to monitor this case until it is resolved.

“The TNI is committed to acting professionally, transparently, and accountably in carrying out all its duties,” concluded Lieutenant Colonel Inf. Wirya Arthadiguna in his statement on Saturday (April 18, 2026).

(Source: Habema TNI Operations Command / deris)