Golkar Southeast Maluku Chairman Stabbed to Death by Unknown Assailant Upon Leaving Airport

The Chairman of the Golkar Party’s Branch Executive Board (DPC) in Southeast Maluku, Maluku, Agrapinus Rumatora alias Nus Kei, was killed by stabbing by an unknown person at Karel Sadsuitubun Airport. The victim was stabbed while at the exit gate. “The occurrence of a stabbing criminal act that resulted in the death of the Chairman of the Golkar Party DPC for Southeast Maluku Regency, Agrapinus Rumatora alias Nus Kei,” said the Head of Public Relations of the Maluku Provincial Police, Commissioner Rositah Umasugi, as quoted by detikSulsel, Sunday (19/4/2026). The incident occurred today at 11:25 WIT. The victim was suddenly attacked after landing from Jakarta. “Suddenly the victim was stabbed by an unknown person using a knife. The suspected perpetrator immediately fled after the incident,” said Rositah. The victim was immediately evacuated to Karel Sadsuitubun Hospital at 12:00 WIT. However, the victim’s life could not be saved. “He was treated at the hospital, but the medical team declared the victim dead due to the wounds he sustained,” she explained. Currently, the police are still pursuing the perpetrator. The motive for the attack is also still under investigation. “Regarding the motive, it is currently still being investigated further by the investigators,” she added.