IKA Fisipol UKI Guards Kenzha Walewangko Student Death Case, Urges Transparency Investigation

The Alumni Association (IKA) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol) of the Indonesian Christian University (UKI) continues to oversee the death of Kenzha Walewangko (22), a student of Fisipol UKI/ Photo: Rizky Sulistio/ VOI

JAKARTA - The Alumni Association (IKA) of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol) of the Indonesian Christian University (UKI) continues to oversee the death of Kenzha Walewangko (22), a student of Fisipol UKI, whose cause of death has not yet been officially revealed.

The chairman of IKA Fisipol UKI, Marlen Sitompul, revealed that his party had held an audience with the UKI Rectorate to discuss the case. This meeting aims to seek clarity and support the investigation process so that Kenzha's death case can be clearly revealed.

"The rectorate guarantees that the younger students who are witnesses at the time of the incident or those who are at night will not be given sanctions from the rectorate or the Dean of Fisipol if they testify," said Marlen when confirmed, Tuesday, March 11.

According to Marlen, the results of the hearing with the campus are expected to encourage more witnesses who are willing to testify so that this case can be revealed immediately.

"So that it will be completed until the parties responsible for the death of our younger brother, Kenzha Walewangko. This is a form of our concern for the departure of our younger brother. We from alumni have also carried out flower sowing with students and female students in the campus environment as a form of respect. We deeply regret this incident," said Marlen.

IKA Fisipol UKI emphasized that it will continue to oversee this case thoroughly. It also urges the East Jakarta Metro Police to investigate this case in a transparent, professional manner, and not to play games.

"We from the UKI Fisipol alumni will oversee it thoroughly. We submit the legal process to the police. But we urge the Police to be transparent and professional," said Marlen.

Previously, the East Jakarta Metro Police Chief, Kombes Nicolas Ary Lilipaly, revealed that the number of witnesses who had been examined in this case reached 23 people.

"The witnesses examined amounted to 23 witnesses, including 6 UKI parties, 16 students, and 1 community citizen. It is possible that the witnesses who will be questioned will increase," said Kombes Nicolas.

This case is of public concern, and the investigation process is expected to soon find a bright spot in order to provide justice for Kenzha Walewangko's family.