Cartenz Peace Operation Task Force Captures KKB Members in Dekai

JAKARTA - The Cartenz Peace Operations Task Force (Satgas ODC) arrested Ferly Wesabla alias Ferlin (22), a prisoner who is also a member of the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) in Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Mountains.

Fery, who has the status of a prisoner, escaped from Wamena Prison since February 25, 2025.

Head of Public Relations and Peace, Inspector General of Police Yusuf Sutejo said Fery was arrested Monday afternoon (16/3) around the Yahukimo Regional Government housing in Dekai.

When he was about to be secured, the perpetrator tried to escape and hide in the bushes around the location, but after being chased, he was arrested.

The inmate, Ferly Wesabla, is one of six inmates who escaped from the Wamena Class IIB Prison, which is part of the KKBKodap XVI Yahukimo, Yalennang Battalion.

"The convict Fery was involved in the murder of a member of the Yahukimo Police, namely Bripda Oktovianus Buara, in 2024," said Kombes Yusuf as reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, March 17.

He said another inmate who also escaped from Wamena Prison with Fery was Penias Heluka alias Kopi Tua who was one of the leaders of the Yahukimo KKB.

Then, Nelis Helika bin Hendrik Heluka, Rio Elopere bin Jani Elopere, Ariel Sonyap alias Simon Sonyap, Segius Asso and Welinton Kogoya alias Ula.

"However, the convict Welinton Kogoya alias Ula was arrested shortly while still in the vicinity of the prison," said Kombes Yusuf.