Wahyu said on Tuesday that one of the officers allegedly involved in Lucky’s death is a platoon commander in the Territorial Battalion unit where Lucky was stationed in the remote Nagekeo regency in East Nusa Tenggara.
“He’s a platoon commander and second lieutenant,” Wahyu told Kompas on Tuesday, without revealing the officer’s name.
Previously, Wahyu had said that the officer had allegedly allowed his subordinates to commit acts of violence and may be charged under Article 132 of the military code.
“Article 132 refers to soldiers who deliberately allow subordinates or other soldiers to commit acts of violence and it carries criminal penalties,” Wahyu was quoted as saying by Kompas.
He added that the number of suspects in the case is relatively high because the acts of violence took place over a period of time, involving multiple personnel, including the victim.
“Therefore, the investigation must be thoroughly conducted so that appropriate actions can be taken against the right individuals, ensuring accountability and allowing for proper evaluation and improvements,” he said.
Wahyu also requested time from the public and media to complete the investigation so that each suspect’s role in the alleged abuse could be accurately identified.
“The Indonesian army does not tolerate any form of training that deviates from principles meant to benefit the soldiers, especially if it results in death of personnel,” he stressed.
According to Kompas, once the probe is completed, investigators will hold a case review before submitting the files for trial in a military court.
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