Bloody Incident Of Brigadier J Whose Case Is Now Being Handled By Criminal Investigation Unit Of The Police

Brigadier J's reburied after his body underwent a re-autopsy. (Antara)

JAKARTA - The incident of the death of Nopryansah Yosua Hutabarat alias Brigadier J at the house of the inactive Head of Propam Division Inspector General Ferdy Sambo still leaves a big question mark.

There are still many facts that have not been revealed, although at this time it is said that the police officer died because he was involved in a shootout with another police officer, Bharada RE.

In the process of handling it, the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo took quick steps. He formed a special team which is a combination of several units.

In fact, this team also involved generals to thoroughly investigate the bloody incident of Brigadier J.

South Jakarta Police

In the early stages, the case of Brigadier J was handled by the South Jakarta Metro Police. At that time, the examination of witnesses and the collection of evidence and instructions had been carried out.

The basis for handling by the South Jakarta Metro Police is the police report (LP) made by Ferdy Sambo's wife. The report concerns allegations of attempted murder and threats of violence against women.

In fact, Ferdy Sambo and his wife with the initials PC are said to have been questioned.

Grand Commissioner Budhi Herdi Susianto, who at that time served as the South Jakarta Police Chief, said that his party had obtained an outline of the series of events behind the death of Brigadier J.

The incident is said to have occurred on Friday, July 8, at around 17.00 western Indonesia time. Ferdy Sambo's wife, who had just returned from out of town, was exhausted and fell asleep in her room. At this time -- said the police -- Brigadier Josua then entered and abused him.

"My mother screamed and then asked for help from other personnel who were actually in the house. So my mother shouted for help to Brother R and Brother M. How many times did I ask for help and this scream apparently made Brother J panicked so that at that moment he also heard voices? The step that came down from the coincidence of brother R on the 2nd floor of the house together with witness K," said Budhi Herdi.

Inspector General Ferdy Sambo's halfway house in Duren Tiga, South Jakarta. Location of the shootout of Bharade E with Brigadier J. (Rizky Sulistio-VOI)

"Only half the stairs then saw brother J coming out of the room and asked what was wrong. It was not answered but was done by shooting," he continued.

Budhi said the shot fired by Brigadier J did not hit Bharada E and only hit the wall. Bharada E tried to take cover behind the stairs leading up.

"Because brother R was also equipped with a weapon, he then took out the weapon that was on his waist. So this was then a shooting took place," he continued.

The South Jakarta Police then conducted a crime scene

"From the autopsy, we found that there were 7 incoming gunshot wounds and 6 exit gunshot wounds. And one projectile was lodged in the chest," said Budhi.

Not long after, the handling of the case was withdrawn from the South Jakarta Metro Police to the Metro Jaya Police.

Metro Jaya Police

In fact, after the handling was withdrawn, this case was immediately upgraded from an investigation to an investigation.

The Head of the Public Relations Division of the Police, Inspector General Dedi Prasetyo, who confirmed this matter, confirmed it. "Yes (the case of Brigadier J is under investigation, ed) according to what the National Police Chief said," said Dedi.

One of the reasons behind the withdrawal of the handling of Brigadier J's case was the difference in the quality of investigators.

"Because at Metro Jaya Police the investigators may be more experienced," said Dedi.

Then, another reason is that the facilities and infrastructure owned by the Metro Jaya Police are more complete so that they can thoroughly investigate this case quickly.

However, South Jakarta Metro Police investigators are said to be still involved in this handling. Because, they are also members of a special team formed by the National Police Chief.

In addition, investigators from the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Police also continue to provide assistance. Thus, the investigation prioritizes scientific crime investigation or scientific-based investigations.

"The Metro Jaya Police investigation team received assistance from the Bareskrim investigators and in the context of scientific evidence, Inafis went down, then the Forensic Laboratory was down, including forensic medicine," said Dedi.

Brigadier J's mother accompanied by a hysterical family visited her son's grave in Jambi ahead of a re-autopsy on July 27. (ANTARA- Wahdi S)

During the investigation this case is handled by Metro Jaya Police, at least there has been an investigation step. For example, doing pre-reconstruction twice.

The first pre-reconstruction activity was carried out at Metro Jaya Police, on Friday, July 22. Then the second one was carried out at Inspector General Ferdy Sambo's halfway house in Duren Tiga, South Jakarta, on July 23.

Criminal Investigation Unit of National Police

However, the handling of Brigadier J's case was again "withdrawn". Now, the Criminal Investigation Police is handling the case. Dedi mentioned the reason behind the withdrawal so that all cases regarding Brigadier J were brought together.

Originally, Brigadier J's family also made a police report (LP). The report relates to an alleged premeditated murder.

"Yes, they are combined to be effective and efficient in fingerprint management," said Dedi.

However, during the investigation, the case still involves investigators from the Metro Jaya Police and the South Jakarta Police. Because, they are also members of the special team (timsus) formed by the National Police Chief.

"However, the PMJ investigator, South Jakarta is still included in the team for the Timsus fingerprint," said Dedi.