Fugitive (wanted)
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Komandan Kodap Sinak, wilayah Sinak–Ilaga (varian: Kelenak/Klenak/Kenelak Murib)
Kalenak Murib
Leader of the Kodap Sinak armed group in the Sinak–Ilaga area; escaped from Abepura prison in 2021 and has since been repeatedly named a suspect in attacks on civilians and public facilities.
Personal Dossier & Background
Date & Place of BirthPlace and date of birth, and age: no public data.
Tribe & Regional OriginMurib clan, from Sinak, Puncak regency (Dani people); his group operates in the Sinak–Ilaga corridor.
Family Background / ParentsFather and mother: no public data. One sourced family link: Dombol Murib is described as Kalenak Murib's younger brother.
Educational BackgroundNo public data on his education.
Latest Legal StatusAn Abepura prison inmate since 2016 (16-year sentence), escaped in July 2021 — the date differs between sources (ANTARA 12 July, Jubi 28 July). Since then he has been named a suspect repeatedly (2022, 2024, 2025) and had not been arrested as of 2026.
Verification noteThe claim that Kalenak Murib was reported killed is supported by no public source. The documented 2026 death is that of Jeki Murib (Papuanus Murib), operations commander of the Kepala Air group, Kodap 18 Ilaga, killed on 20 April 2026 in Omukia — a different figure, most likely the source of the confusion.
Track Record of Crimes & Threats
- Armed attacks in the Sinak–Ilaga area targeting civilians, drivers and teachers; he is recorded as a repeated suspect through 2022-2025.
- Escaped from Abepura prison in July 2021 while serving a 16-year sentence, then returned to leading armed operations.
Documented Losses & Civilian Damage
Fatalities: Civilians among the casualties of the attacks in Puncak regency
Displacement: Residents of villages around Sinak and Ilaga displaced
Public Facilities: Public facilities and schools reported burned in the attacks