PALEMBANG, KOTABARI.COM – South Sumatra Police Chief, Inspector General Pol Albertus Rachmad Wibowo, has confirmed the successful apprehension of two suspects involved in the murder of the sibling of the District Chief of Muratara. The suspects, identified as AR and AW, were arrested following a shocking incident that rocked the local community on Wednesday (6/9/2023) evening.
Both suspects are currently en route from Batu Kucing, Musi Banyuasin Regency, to the South Sumatra Police Headquarters in Palembang. The exact motive behind the murder remains unclear and will be the focus of further investigation when the suspects arrive at the South Sumatra Police Headquarters.
“They are currently on their way from Batu Kucing, Musi Banyuasin Regency, to the South Sumatra Police Headquarters. The motive is yet to be determined, and it will be studied thoroughly once they arrive,” stated South Sumatra Police Chief Wibowo.
Albertus Rachmad Wibowo also conveyed his condolences over the loss of the sibling of Devi Suhartoni, the District Chief of Muratara. He appreciated the efforts of the District Chief in maintaining a peaceful security situation in Muratara.
Prior to this tragic incident, the District Chief’s sibling, Muhammad Abadi, lost his life after being attacked with a machete. The motive behind the murder is believed to have stemmed from a trivial issue. The suspect, who appeared to have been offended after being prohibited from attending a community gathering in Belani Village, returned home, retrieved a machete, and launched a sudden attack on the victims, Abadi and Deki.
Both injured victims were promptly taken to Bingin Teluk Community Health Center in the Rawas Ilir District. Regrettably, Abadi succumbed to his injuries around 9:20 PM local time at the Bingin Teluk Community Health Center, having sustained machete wounds to his head and face.
Shortly after this gruesome incident, it was reported that the home of the suspect, Arwan, and his family was set ablaze by unidentified individuals, further complicating the case and raising concerns within the local community. Further investigation will be carried out to uncover the sequence of events and the motives behind this tragedy.