Two 'Pak Ogah' Arrested While Trying To Steal Wood At The Aslog Dormitory Of Kodam IV/Diponegoro

Fajar and Eko (blue prison clothes at the Semarang Polrestabes)/ Photo: Doc. Central Java Police

SEMARANG Fajar (28) and Eko (270, two 'Pak Ogah' at the Jatingaleh flyover intersection, Candisari, Semarang, Central Java were arrested by the authorities on suspicion of theft and possession of sharp weapons (sharp).

Wakasatreskrim AKP Aris Munandar accompanied by Candisari Police Chief Iptu Handri Kristanto said the two perpetrators were riding motorbikes while trying to steal, on Sunday, December 24, at 15.00 WIB.

"The two suspects rode together when they were about to go to work as Mr. Ogah," he said.

AKP Aris explained that Fajar was listed as a resident of the Sawah Besar Flats, and Eko a resident of Purwosari. The two are now being held at the Semarang Polrestabes.

According to the investigation of the case, the two suspects, while passing through the Aslog Dormitory of Kodam IV/Diponegoro, were caught stealing piles of teak wood. However, it has not finished carrying out the action, the owner of the house is known," explained the Deputy Chief of Criminal Investigation in a written statement received on Wednesday, December 27.

The two perpetrators were shouted at by thieves by local residents. Both tried to escape, but one of the suspects, Eko, was secured by residents. Then Eko was asked to contact Fajar until they were finally arrested.

"At that time, only one (Eko) was arrested. The other (Fajar) was provoked to attend," explained AKP Aris.

The two perpetrators were charged with the Emergency Law because they were known to carry a 20 cm long sharp knife and a 40 cm machete. Both have not been charged with theft, because they have not been proven.

"The two perpetrators were charged with Article 2 paragraph 1 of the Emergency Law number 12 of 1951 with a penalty of 10 years. They carried folding knives and machetes," he added.

After being investigated, Fajar was processed by case 365 of the Criminal Code, because he was included in the Satreskrim DPO (wanted list).

"Fajar, after being checked, is included in the Polrestabes DPO list, in the 365 case of the Criminal Code and for more details, we will investigate first after the new year, we will release it again," added AKP Aris.

When asked, Eko admitted that he was desperate to steal wood to repair his friend's house. He also found out that the wood was located in the TNI dormitory environment.

"Knowing it was a TNI dormitory. When I wanted to take it, there were no people, but it turned out to be there. Because it was wood in front of the house. It was the wood to help my friend, the house was about to collapse," said Eko.

Both admitted that the machetes and folding knives they brought were used just in case.

"Just make security while working. Because Fajar used to be hacked," concluded Eko.