National Police Headquarters Responds to Brimob Officer's Fatal Assault on Madrasah Student in Maluku
Jakarta — Indonesia’s National Police Headquarters (Mabes Polri) has formally addressed the death of a 14-year-old student from MTsN Maluku Tenggara, identified by the initials AT, who allegedly died as a result of an assault by a member of the Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob).
The victim died following a beating incident in Tual City. National Police Public Relations Division Chief Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir confirmed that legal proceedings would be pursued rigorously, encompassing both criminal charges and ethical sanctions against the officer involved.
“The National Police extends its deepest condolences over the victim’s death and empathises with the victim’s family regarding this incident,” he said on Saturday, 21 February 2026.
Johnny also conveyed an apology for the actions of the individual officer, which he described as inconsistent with the values of Tribrata and Catur Prasetya — the police force’s codes of conduct. He acknowledged that the incident had the potential to damage public confidence in the police institution.
“The National Police is firmly committed to law enforcement and ethical code proceedings against the individual officer involved, conducted transparently and accountably,” he said.
Legal proceedings, both criminal and ethical, are currently being handled by the Maluku Regional Police. National Police Headquarters has opened the case to public oversight.
“Together we shall oversee the law enforcement process against this individual officer in alignment with legal principles, transparency and accountability,” he added.
The Brimob officer suspected of assaulting the madrasah student, identified as First Class Private (Bripda) MS of Brimob Company 1 Battalion C Pelopor, had previously been secured and detained at the Tual Police Detention Centre following the incident near Uningrat University Campus in Tual City, Maluku, on Thursday, 19 February 2026. The Maluku Regional Police confirmed that legal proceedings against the officer would proceed without compromise.
The suspect is known to have assaulted the victim whilst the boy was riding a motorcycle with his older sibling. The victim was rushed to hospital for medical treatment but ultimately succumbed to his injuries, whilst his sibling sustained a fractured bone.
The Maluku Regional Police reaffirmed its commitment to handling the case professionally, transparently and justly.
“The suspect, a member of Brimob Company 1 Battalion C Pelopor identified as Bripda MS, has been secured and detained at the Tual Police Detention Centre to be held accountable for his actions in accordance with applicable legal procedures,” said Maluku Regional Police Public Relations Chief Commissioner Rositah Umasugi in a press statement on Friday, 20 February 2026.