Police: Makassar Transportation Agency Officer Shot With Manufacturer's Weapon

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MAKASSAR - Victim Najamuddin Sewang, an officer of the Makassar Transportation Service (Dishub), South Sulawesi (Sulsel) was confirmed dead because he was shot by an unknown person (OTK) using a manufactured weapon.

"The results of the Police Labfor (Forensic Laboratory) have been released. The projectiles have been released from the manufacturer, as well as the weapons used, the manufacturer's weapons. The type is still being developed," said Head of Public Relations of the South Sulawesi Police, Kombes Komang Suartana, as quoted by Antara, Thursday, April 7.

He emphasized that the team from the Directorate of General Crime and Investigation (Dit Reskrimum) of the South Sulawesi Police continued to help the Makassar Police Criminal Investigation team work professionally in uncovering the shooting case.

Regarding the results of the CCTV footage at the scene, according to him, an in-depth investigation has been carried out and further examination, including the people in the CCTV footage will be used as witnesses.

"From all of that, it can't be concluded that there will be a suspect. This is still under development and investigation. Later, it will be re-checked according to the results of the examination," he said.

In addition, eight people have been examined as witnesses. Like the witness at the crime scene (TKP) helping the victim, the family and the Siloam Hospital, at that time the victim was taken there and then sent home after being declared dead.

"Eight people were examined as witnesses. The witness assisted at the crime scene, the family, the hospital and friends of the victim," said Kombes Komang.

When asked whether the victim had a romantic relationship with another woman from this case, he said, the investigators were still continuing to investigate, and could not conclude yet, because the team was still working.

Previously, victim Najamuddin Sewang (33) was allegedly shot by OTK while crossing Jalan Danau Tanjung Bunga, Makassar on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at around 11.00 WITA after carrying out his duties.

From the CCTV footage circulating, the victim suddenly reduced the speed of his motorbike slowly, then fell and became unconscious. Initially, he thought he had a heart attack, then he was taken to Siloam Hospital, but was declared dead.

Arriving at the funeral home, when the victim's clothes were opened, a bullet-like wound was found under the left armpit, so that there were irregularities, the family reported the incident to the police for an autopsy.