Perpetrators Of Beating TNI Members To Death In Rejang Belong Arrested

The suspects against two members of the TNI were about to be taken to the Bengkulu Regional Police after being secured at the Rejang Lebong Police Headquarters. (Photo.dok Polres Rejang Lebong)

JAKARTA - Kapolres Rejang Lebong, Polda Bengkulu, AKBP Puji Prayitno said that the youth group that perpetrated two members of the TNI, which caused one of them to die, had already been arrested.

"There have been 10 people arrested, 8 of whom have been named suspects and 2 others, namely D and JY are witnesses because at the time of the incident they were both out buying cigarettes," said AKBP Puji Prayitno in his statement at Rejang Lebong, reported by Antara, Saturday, January 2.

He explained that the suspects of the attack on Prada Yopan Setiandi (died), and Pratu Agus Salim (seriously injured) who served in Yonif 144 Jaya Yudha Curup took place at the Setia Negara Curup Field, Thursday night, December 31 at around 23.30 WIB, and were arrested by officers. Rejang Lebong Polres and Kodim 0409 / Rejang Lebong on Friday morning and Friday, January 1.

"For safety and conduciveness, the perpetrators are currently being held at the Bengkulu Regional Police detention center to be processed according to the applicable law," he explained.

As for the 8 people who have been named as suspects, said Puji, five people were arrested first, namely RE, BO, RO, AK, and DA as witnesses. Then on Friday night 5 more people namely RA, RE, KP, JE and JY as witnesses.

Based on the results of the interrogation by the investigating officers, it is known that they have their respective roles, such as the suspect BO who stabbed the late Prada Yopan Setiadi, then the suspect RA who stabbed the victim, Pratu Agus Salim.

Meanwhile, 6 other suspects played a role as perpetrators of beatings and kicks, both against victims Prada Yopan Setiadi and Pratu Agus Salim.

He added that the incident carried out by youth groups against members of the TNI in the area which was allegedly due to the misunderstanding was very unfortunate and hoped that parents would always supervise their children who would grow up in their daily interactions.

"The results of our analysis of current perpetrators indicate a strong desire to show their essence by recruiting children who want to reach adulthood to make genks that lead to actions that are not good and tend to be negative," said AKBP Puji Prayitno.