Cops have actually detained 6 suspects over the murder of a journalist in Central Mamuju, West Sulawesi, that happened in August.
” A joint force has detained the suspects in the murder case of a reporter called Demas Laira,” National Police Wrongdoer Investigation Unit (Bareskrim) head Comr. Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo said in a statement on Wednesday.
The joint force consisted of personnel from Bareskrim, the West Sulawesi Cops and the South Sulawesi Police, he said.
The six suspects, recognized as Syamsul, 32; Nawir, 30; Doni, 20; Haerudin, 18; Ilham, 19; and Ali Baba, 25, were detained in 3 locations: Pohuwato regency of Gorontalo province along with in the regencies of Central Mamuju and Pasangkayu in West Sulawesi.
” The suspects devoted the criminal activity based upon bitterness of the victim, who [allegedly] had humiliated Syamsul’s younger sibling named Kartika,” Bareskrim general crimes director Brig. Gen. Ferdy Sambo said as quoted by kompas.com.
The six face charges of physical abuse and murder under posts 170, 338 and 351 of the Bad Guy Code, which bring an optimal penalty of 15 years of imprisonment.
Demas Laira, 28, was found dead on the roadside of Jl. Trans Sulawesi in Salobijau hamlet, Karossa district, Central Mamuju, on Aug. 20, with 17 stab wounds to his chest, back, stomach and arms.
When discovered dead, Demas still had his motorcycle, reporter identification cards from various online media outlets, his ID card, driver’s license and numerous BANK CARD with him. The only thing that was gone was his phone.
Residents near the places testified to have heard screams for help prior to finding Demas’ body on the ground. (trn)
