Nabire police arbitrarily arrested four KNPB activists on 24 November 2025, at a coffee shop near Karang Tumaritis Market, Nabire. The four activists were Peume Tebai, Yosua Pigome, Kabel Pigay, and Merten Yobe.

The arrests were made without the police showing a warrant or explaining the reasons for the arrests. Previously, the four KNPB members had gathered on the side of the road and simply unfurled a KNPB flag.

The four activists were released after a number of activists went to the Nabire Police Headquarters to question the legal basis for the arrests.