On 3 February 2024, joint forces (Satgas Damai Cartenz, Satgas Yonif 300/Braja Wijaya, and Satgas Elang IV) conducted a sweep in Omukia District, Puncak Regency, following the theft of a police weapon at Ilaga Market, Ilaga District, Puncak Regency, 1 February 2024. The theft of the weapon was not announced by the authorities, and what was announced as a pretext for the sweep was information about the planned burning of the Omukia health centre.

During the sweep, Satgas Yonif 300 personnel arrested three young men who they suspected were part of an armed group. Andinus (Alinus) Murib and Devius Kogoya were arrested while repairing the roof of the house. Meanwhile, Werinus Murib was arrested while looking for firewood.

When arrested, Werinus was beaten, stomped, kicked and stabbed to death. An army spokesman said Werinus died when he tried to escape from the car and hit his head on a rock.

According to a report by local human rights defender, Werinus' legs were tied and then dragged by a car for 1 km, then stabbed to death with a bayonet. His body was taken to Ilaga Regional Hospital and handed over to his family for cremation.