Kabais Position Handed Over, DPR Emphasises TNI Must Take Open Investigation Steps

Jakarta, VIVA – Deputy Chairman of DPR RI Commission I Dave Laksono views the resignation of TNI Lieutenant General Yudi Abrimantyo from the position of Head of the Strategic Intelligence Agency (Kabais) of the TNI as a consequence of the acid splashing case against activist and Deputy Coordinator of KontraS Andrie Yunus as an indication of awareness of the importance of transparency and public trust in state institutions.

According to him, every public official has a moral and institutional responsibility to maintain integrity and accountability. The step taken by Kabais in handing over the position as a form of accountability is an attitude that deserves appreciation.

“We also see that the TNI has taken comprehensive and open investigation steps,” said Dave in Jakarta, Thursday, 26 March 2026.

In addition, he assessed that this step is a manifestation of the TNI institution’s commitment to upholding professionalism and ensuring that every process runs in accordance with applicable legal rules.

However, he emphasised that the accountability mechanism should not stop only at the personal aspect, but also become a momentum for institutional evaluation so that similar incidents do not occur again in the future that could damage public trust in defence and security institutions.

For this reason, he invited all parties to respect the ongoing legal process, while maintaining the stability and dignity of state institutions.

Commission I of the DPR RI, he said, is committed to ensuring that the principles of professionalism, accountability, and transparency remain the foundation in every policy and action taken by state apparatus.

Previously, TNI Headquarters stated that the position of Head of the Strategic Intelligence Agency (Kabais) held by TNI Lieutenant General Yudi Abrimantyo has been handed over, as a result of the investigation into the acid splashing case against KontraS activist Andrie Yunus. However, the TNI has not yet explained all matters in detail.

“So we need to convey here, as a form of accountability, today the handover of the Kabais position has been carried out,” said the Head of the TNI Headquarters Information Centre (Kapuspen) Major General TNI Aulia Dwi Nasrullah during a press conference at TNI Headquarters, Jakarta, Wednesday, 25 March 2026. (Ant)