Security personnel reportedly arrested two residents, Yosua Waker and Lakius Waker, in Kampung Pepaya, Nabire, on 11 March 2026 at 4 pm. Witnesses stated that the two men were arrested whilst travelling to Nabire Town. They were approached by a military vehicle, after which personnel got out of the vehicle to force the two men into it. It is reported that they were both taken to a police station, although it is not yet clear which police station was involved.