The Number Of Witnesses In The Death Of UKI Students Kenzha Walewangko Increases To 23 People

Where the body of UKI Student Kenzha Walewangko was found in the campus area/ Photo: Rizky Sulistio/ VOI

JAKARTA - The number of witnesses in the case of the death of a student at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol) of the Indonesian Christian University (UKI) named Kenzha Walewangko (22) continues to grow. As of Tuesday, March 11 afternoon, the East Jakarta Metro Police have examined 23 witnesses.

"The witnesses examined amounted to 23 people, including 6 parties from UKI, 16 students, and 1 community citizen. It is possible that the number of witnesses being questioned will increase," said East Jakarta Metro Police Chief Kombes Nicolas Ary Lilipaly to reporters.

Although 23 witnesses have been questioned, until now the police have not named a suspect in the case of Kenzha Walewangko's death. Investigators are also still waiting for official results from the autopsy.

"The results of the autopsy have not officially been released. Until now, all the witnesses examined are still witnesses and no one has been named as suspected perpetrators," explained Nicolas.

In addition, investigators from the East Jakarta Metro Police Satreskrim have confiscated a number of evidence related to this case, including broken iron fences, bottles of used liquor, and several other items.

In the investigation process, Kombes Nicolas ensured that until now there were no obstacles faced. "Everything is still going according to the applicable standard investigation procedures," he said.

Kombes Nicolas also promised to continue to provide updates regarding the progress of the investigation into the UKI student's death case.