South Sulawesi Police Chief Explanation About The Death Of Bolangi Prisoners

South Sulawesi Police Chief Inspector General Nana Sujana/ANTARA

MAKASSAR - South Sulawesi Police Chief Inspector General Nana Sujana responded to the death of a prisoner convicted of drug cases with the initials Al who died outside the Bolangi Penitentiary, Gowa Regency, when he was picked up by the authorities for the development of a drug case.

"A few days ago, we arrested several drug suspects. And in the context of our development, especially from the Narcotics members of the South Sulawesi Police," said Nana when giving a statement to reporters at the South Sulawesi Police Headquarters, Makassar, quoted by Antara, Friday, December 17.

In addition, some time ago the Directorate of Drugs at the South Sulawesi Police also revealed a case of drug trafficking of 75 kilograms of methamphetamine. Then, in order to carry out development, he said, members did collect or pick up convicts (victims) to Bolangi Prison, Gowa, to track and develop cases that occurred.

His party said, when the victim was taken out of prison by police officers two hours later he experienced convulsions and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

"It was only between one or two hours that the suspect suddenly felt pain in his left chest, then had a seizure. Due to the suspect's condition, we then took him to Faisal Hospital. Arriving at Faisal Hospital, it was discovered that the suspect died," he said.

Regarding this incident, the police have contacted the victim's family, and continue to make further efforts by carrying out an autopsy at Bayangkara Hospital and involving an independent hospital to determine and prove the cause of death.

"Procedurally, why are we still investigating his death? As the leader, I will investigate whether the suspect died due to illness. Indeed we are still waiting for the results of the autopsy. So in this case we will follow the existing rules," he said.

"So until now, we continue to coordinate with the prison and the family concerned to find out their medical records," added the Kapolda.

Currently, the police are still waiting for the autopsy results from Bayangkara Hospital and an independent team regarding the incident.