A shooting incident involving the Indonesian military (TNI) occurred in Dogiyai Regency, Central Papua (Papua tengah) Province, on 16 December 2024, leaving three civilians injured. The incident began around 10:00 AM following a traffic accident and subsequent confrontation.
According to local residents’ reports, the sequence of events unfolded as follows:
The incident was triggered by a collision between a vehicle reportedly belonging to security forces personnel and a motorcyclist in the Dogomo area of Nabire SPC. Although the motorcyclist was conscious after the accident, local residents were dissatisfied with the security officer’s response and demanded accountability.
The situation escalated when the security officer fled to a nearby military command post seeking refuge from angry residents. In response to residents throwing objects at the location where the driver was sheltering, military personnel reportedly responded by firing live ammunition, resulting in injuries to three civilians – two men and one woman.
The victims have been identified as:
- Agustinus Kotouki from Digikebo Village, South Kamu District, who sustained a gunshot wound to the back of his thigh
- Alo Mote from Puweta I Village, South Kamu District, who suffered severe blunt force trauma to the front of his head and upper spine
- Agustina Adii from Puweta I Village, South Kamu District, who sustained head injuries from blunt force trauma
All three victims are currently receiving medical treatment at Paniai Hospital in Madi, where doctors performed procedures to remove bullet projectiles. Their conditions are reported to be improving.
Local residents have strongly condemned what they describe as excessive use of force by security personnel in handling the situation. The incident has added to ongoing concerns about human rights violations against civilians in Papua.
The reports are based on accounts from local residents and human rights defenders (HRDs). The incident has highlighted tensions between security forces and civilians in the region, with residents calling for accountability and appropriate action regarding the use of force in civilian areas.
Detailed Case Data
name of the location: Kamu Selatan (-4.173892108188706, 136.01095500549647)
administrative region: Indonesia, Papua Tengah Province, Dogiyai Regency, South Kamu District
total number of victims: three
period of incident: 16.12.2024
perpetrator: other security forces
perpetrator details: unknown
Issues: ill-treatment, indigenous peoples
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Further HRM News:
| Number | Name, Details | Gender | Age | Group Affiliation | Violations |
| 1 | Alo Mote | male | unknown | indigenous | ill-treatment |
| 1 | Agustina Adii | female | unknown | indigenous | ill-treatment |
| 1 | Agustinus Kotouki | male | unknown | indigenous | ill-treatment |
