Fatal Abuse: Police Officer Kills Mother in Cileungsi Bogor

BOGOR – A heartbreaking tragedy occurred in Cileungsi District, Bogor Regency, on Sunday night, December 1. A child cruelly abused his biological mother to death at the victim's shop in Kampung Rawajamun, Dayeuh Village, Cileungsi District.

Cileungsi Police Chief, Commissioner Wahyu Maduransyah Putra, explained that the incident took place at around 21.30 WIB. "At that time, the witness was shopping at the shop owned by the victim, Herlina Sianipar (61). The victim and her child, Nikson Jeni Pangaribuan alias Ucok (41), were in the shop," said Wahyu, Monday, December 2.

Eyewitnesses said Nikson suddenly pushed his mother to the floor. It didn't stop there, the perpetrator took a 3 kg LPG gas cylinder in the shop and hit the victim's head three times. After witnessing the incident, the witness ran away and reported the incident to his friend.

The victim was rushed to Kenari Hospital, but her life could not be saved. Meanwhile, the perpetrator fled using a Suzuki pickup.

The perpetrator's escape attempt ended on Monday morning, at around 01.00 WIB. The police found the perpetrator's pickup parked in the middle of the road in front of Hermina Cileungsi Hospital. The perpetrator was then found to have caused a commotion around a coffee shop.

A joint team from the Cileungsi Police, Bogor Police, Bekasi Police, and the Dokkes team finally managed to secure the perpetrator and take him to the Kramat Jati Police Hospital.

The victim is known as Herlina Sianipar (61), a housewife who lives in Kampung Rawajamun. Meanwhile, the perpetrator, Nikson Jeni Pangaribuan (41), is known to work as a member of the Police and lives in Cikarang Utama, Bekasi.

Evidence in the form of a 3 kg LPG gas cylinder used by the perpetrator in the assault has been secured by the police. Currently, the perpetrator is undergoing further investigation. He was charged with Article 351 paragraph 3 of the Criminal Code or Article 338 of the Criminal Code with a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.

The police have questioned two witnesses, namely Bangun Barimbing (46), a self-employed person from Kampung Cibeureum, and Hotbin Pasaribu (50), also a self-employed person from the same location.

Police Chief Wahyu ensured that his party will continue to investigate this case to uncover the motive behind the perpetrator's cruel actions. "We are committed to handling this case seriously and transparently in order to provide justice for the victim and family," concluded Wahyu.