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Profiles of Armed Perpetrators & Affiliates

Documentation of criminal track records, regional commands (Kodap), threats against civilians, and documented casualties and property damage caused by armed factions (KSTP/TPNPB-OPM).

18
Armed groups & command factions
82
Civilians killed
24
Injured & missing
13
Public facilities hit
Egianus Kogoya Fugitive (Most Wanted)
Panglima Kodap III Ndugama-Darakma

Egianus Kogoya

TPNPB-OPM 3rd Defense Command Ndugama-Darakma · Nduga Regency, Highland Papua

Leader of the TPNPB armed wing in Nduga responsible for repeated massacres of civilian workers, foreign pilot hostage-taking, and dozens of fatal attacks since 2017.

Fatalities: More than 40 civilians and infrastructure workers killed
Manfret Fatem Killed in a security operation (9 October 2026)
Danops TPNPB-OPM Kodap IV Sorong Raya (Mayor) — varian ejaan: Manfred/Mamfred Fatem

Manfret Fatem

TPNPB-OPM 4th Defense Command Sorong Raya (Maybrat) · Maybrat & Teluk Bintuni Regencies, Southwest Papua

Operations commander of TPNPB-OPM Kodap IV Sorong Raya, who led armed attacks in Maybrat and Teluk Bintuni from 2021; killed in a firefight with Indonesian troops in the forest north of Kamat village, Aifat Timur district, on 9 October 2026.

Fatalities: 8 killed (4 civilian infrastructure workers and 4 security personnel)
Kopitua Heluka Fugitive (Most Wanted)
Penihas “Kopi Tua” Heluka — satu orang, bukan dua tokoh; komandan operasi TPNPB-OPM Kodap XVI Yahukimo

Kopitua Heluka

TPNPB-OPM 16th Defense Command Yahukimo (Yamue Battalion) · Yahukimo Regency (Dekai, Seradala, Anggruk), Highland Papua

Operations commander of TPNPB-OPM Kodap XVI Yahukimo, who claimed a series of executions of civilians — teachers, gold panners and workers — in Yahukimo after he escaped from Wamena prison on 25 February 2025.

Fatalities: At least 15 unarmed civilians (teachers, vendors, gold panners) killed
Elkius Kobak Fugitive (wanted)
Brigadir Jenderal TPNPB, Panglima Kodap XVI Yahukimo (dipilih definitif 8 April 2023)

Elkius Kobak

TPNPB-OPM Kodap XVI Yahukimo (Kanibal & Semut Merah battalions) · Yahukimo Regency, Highland Papua

Commander of Kodap XVI Yahukimo, heading the Kanibal and Semut Merah battalions; security forces say his group is responsible for the killing of a pilot and the burning of a PT AMA Air aircraft in Yahukimo.

Fatalities: Civilians and security personnel among the casualties of the Yahukimo attacks
Sebby Sambom Living in Sanctuary Abroad
Juru Bicara Komando Nasional TPNPB-OPM

Sebby Sambom

TPNPB-OPM National Command / Information & Propaganda Bureau · Based Abroad (Papua New Guinea / Australia / Pacific)

Spokesperson publishing official claims of responsibility for civilian executions, censoring local media, and issuing death threats against civil officials.

Fatalities: Provided propaganda legitimacy for the murder of at least 82 civilians across Papua
Lekagak Telenggen Fugitive (wanted)
Komandan Operasi Umum TPNPB, wilayah Puncak (Yambi, Gome, Sinak, Ilaga)

Lekagak Telenggen

TPNPB-OPM Puncak & Puncak Jaya Sector Command · Puncak & Puncak Jaya Regencies (Beoga, Sinak, Ilaga), Central Papua

Commander in the Puncak area, described by security forces and the counter-terrorism agency as one of the most wanted leaders in the central highlands; his group is attributed with the shooting of teachers and the burning of schools in Beoga, Puncak regency (2021).

Fatalities: At least 12 civilians (teachers, farmers, shopkeepers) killed
Kalenak Murib Fugitive (wanted)
Komandan Kodap Sinak, wilayah Sinak–Ilaga (varian: Kelenak/Klenak/Kenelak Murib)

Kalenak Murib

TPNPB-OPM Kodap Sinak (Puncak Regency) · Puncak Regency (Sinak, Ilaga), Central Papua

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.

Fatalities: Civilians among the casualties of the attacks in Puncak regency
Benny Wenda Resident Abroad
Pimpinan Gerakan Politik & Diplomasi Luar Negeri

Benny Wenda

United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) / Free West Papua Campaign · Based in Oxford, United Kingdom

Foreign campaign organizer leveraging Papuan humanitarian issues for global donations while ignoring civilian atrocities on the ground.

Fatalities: Obscures international justice for dozens of families of victims of armed violence
Aibon Kogoya Fugitive (wanted)
Daniel Aibon Kogoya — komandan lapangan TPNPB-OPM (Intan Jaya/Nduga)

Aibon Kogoya

TPNPB-OPM 8th Defense Command Intan Jaya · Intan Jaya Regency (Sugapa, Homeyo) & Puncak, Central Papua

A field commander described by security forces as active in Intan Jaya and at one point said to be from Nduga; his base in Nabire was raided on 1 March 2026 and he escaped, while four of his members were killed in Agisiga on 25 September 2026.

Fatalities: 11 telecom technicians and local civilians killed
Nau Waker Fugitive (wanted since 2018)
“Tidak Jadi Waker” — komandan lapangan wilayah Intan Jaya/Mimika

Nau Waker

Armed group in the Intan Jaya–Mimika area (Waker network) · Intan Jaya and Mimika regencies, Central Papua

A field commander on the Mimika police wanted list since 2018 and still sought as of April 2026; his name appears in shooting cases in Intan Jaya and in the 2022 Beoga case.

Fatalities: Civilians and security personnel among the casualties in Intan Jaya
Serius Wanimbo Fugitive (wanted)
Botak Wanimbo / Joni Wanimbo / Rambo Botak — Mayor, Komandan Batalyon TPNPB Tolikara

Serius Wanimbo

TPNPB-OPM Tolikara Battalion (Kodap XVII/X Tolikara) · Tolikara regency (Karubaga, Kanggime, Woniki, Kuari) and Puncak Jaya

Commander of the TPNPB Tolikara battalion installed on 9 August 2026; security forces name him in attributing the attack on road workers at Kali Kabur, Woniki district, Tolikara (2 August 2026), which killed five workers.

Fatalities: At least 5 informal sector workers and civilians killed
Teranus Enumbi Fugitive (wanted since 2018)
Terinus/Ternus/Terianus Enumbi — komandan lapangan wilayah Puncak Jaya

Teranus Enumbi

Armed group in the Goliath Tabuni network, Puncak Jaya area · Puncak Jaya regency (Mewoluk, Yambi, Muara/Karubate), Central Papua

A field commander in the Goliath Tabuni network who rearmed in 2018 after surrendering under the 2016 amnesty; on the wanted list since 2018 and still active as of August 2026.

Fatalities: Security personnel and civilians among the casualties in Puncak Jaya
Goliath Tabuni Fugitive (wanted)
Goliath Namaan Tabuni — Panglima Tinggi TPNPB-OPM (NRP 7312.00.00.001)

Goliath Tabuni

TPNPB-OPM National Central Command (Puncak & Puncak Jaya) · Puncak & Puncak Jaya Regencies (Tingginambut, Mewoluk, Gome, Ilaga)

Supreme commander of TPNPB-OPM, installed on 11 December 2012 in Tingginambut; the post is largely titular according to an IPAC study in 2022, while operational command rests with Lekagak Telenggen. Still at large as of August 2026.

Fatalities: At least 45+ security personnel and dozens of civilians killed across Puncak and Puncak Jaya.
Anton Tabuni Fugitive (wanted)
Anton Nego Obed Tabuni — Sekretaris Jenderal TPNPB-OPM (NRP 0177106)

Anton Tabuni

TPNPB-OPM national command · Central highlands (Puncak Jaya and surroundings)

Secretary-general of TPNPB-OPM, whose tenure is documented from July 2010; on the wanted list under articles 365, 340 and 338 of the Criminal Code.

Fatalities: Not itemised per person at secretariat level
Damianus Magai Yogi Alive and active; previously imprisoned 2016-2017, now under investigation
Demianus Magai Yogi — “Jenderal RR Demianus Magai Yogi” (sejak 2025); mengklaim diri Panglima Tertinggi West Papua Army

Damianus Magai Yogi

TPNPB-OPM Kodap IV Meepago (formerly TPN Paniai Division II); claims leadership of the West Papua Army · Meepago customary area, bases in Paniai (Eduda and Totiyo near Enarotali); the Puncak area is only his own claim

An armed figure from Paniai whose posts run from chief of general staff of TPN Paniai (2016) to self-declared supreme commander of the West Papua Army (2022), now active as “General RR Demianus Magai Yogi”; rivals in TPNPB-OPM reject that claim. Arrested on 13 October 2016 and imprisoned until August 2017; as of 2026 he is under investigation over a letter on Rp700 million in funds.

Fatalities: At least 12+ casualties recorded from shootings and abductions across Paniai and Deiyai.
Lamek Alepki Taplo Killed in a firefight (19 October 2025)
Komandan TPNPB-OPM Kodap XV Ngalum Kupel (Kiwirok, Pegunungan Bintang) — tewas 19 Oktober 2025

Lamek Alepki Taplo

TPNPB-OPM Pegunungan Bintang Regional Defense Command · Pegunungan Bintang Regency (Kiwirok, Oksibil, Oksop, Serambakon)

Commander of Kodap XV Ngalum Kupel, attributed with the attack on the Kiwirok health centre and the burning of nine schools in 2021; killed in a firefight in Kiwirok on 19 October 2025 along with three of his members.

Fatalities: 1 healthcare worker killed, dozens of medical staff and teachers injured/traumatized, multiple security personnel killed.
Purom Okiman Wenda Fugitive (Most Wanted)
Pimpinan Kodap XII Lanny Jaya — nama pada kartu TPN-PB: Purom Wonerengga

Purom Okiman Wenda

TPNPB-OPM 12th Regional Defense Command Lanny Jaya · Lanny Jaya Regency (Balingga, Kuyawage, Malagai, Pirime)

Leader of Kodap XII Lanny Jaya, still at large; attributed with the attack on the Pirime police post and the shooting of national police chief Tito Karnavian's convoy in 2012, the Indawa attack in 2014, and the military's seizure of the Unambunggu base in October 2025.

Fatalities: At least 20+ security personnel and civilians killed in various ambush operations across Lanny Jaya.
Ananias Ati Mimin Fugitive (wanted)
Pimpinan Kodap XXXV Bintang Timur (Pegunungan Bintang)

Ananias Ati Mimin

TPNPB-OPM Kodap XXXV Bintang Timur · Pegunungan Bintang regency (Oksibil, Serambakon), Highland Papua

Leader of Kodap XXXV Bintang Timur, still active as of September 2026; security forces arrested his deputy, Abdon Kisamdu, on 19 September 2026. Attributed with attacks in Oksibil and Serambakon and the execution of a village head in April 2024.

Fatalities: Security personnel and civilians, including a village head