Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Indonesian National Police (INP) have pledged a transparent and rigorous legal process against Senior Brigadier Masias Siahaya, a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officer involved in an assault that left a 14-year-old student dead in Southeast Maluku. 

Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir, the INP Head of Public Relations Division, confirmed on Saturday (21/2/2026)that the institution will hold the perpetrator accountable under both criminal law and the police code of ethics.

"The INP is strictly committed to a law enforcement process against the individual involved that remains transparent and accountable," he said, as cited by antaranews.com.

The incident involved the suspect striking Arianto Tawakal (14) until he succumbed to his injuries, while also severely injuring the victim’s brother, Nasrim Karim (15). 

Expressing deep condolences to the bereaved family, Chief Johny said that the officer's actions betrayed the institution's core values. He urged the public and the victims' family to monitor the proceedings, ensuring the case is handled without bias as the INP works to restore public trust.

(mg/inp/pr/rs)