Wamena, Olemah.com – Public outrage has erupted after the Public Prosecutor (JPU) only demanded 12 years in prison for four police officers charged in the shooting that killed Tobias Silak, a staff member of the Yahukimo Election Supervisory Body (Bawaslu), and seriously injured Naro Dapla.
Central Coordinator of the Front Justice For Tobias Silak (FJFTS), Herlina Sobolim, said the charges are far too lenient compared to the severity of the crime. She emphasized that the penalty should be the maximum under Article 338 of the Criminal Code, 15 years in prison.
“We expected the maximum punishment as mandated by law, but it was diverted to just 12 years. We cannot accept this. Prosecutors have failed to uphold justice,” Sobolim told Olemah.com via voice message, Thursday (Oct 2).
Sobolim further argued that the case should be classified as premeditated murder, not negligence.
Trial at Wamena District Court
The sentencing hearing took place on Thursday (Oct 2) at 10:20 WIT in the Wamena District Court, Papua Pegunungan. Prosecutors read out charges against the four defendants separately:
• Bripka Muh. Kurdiawan Kudu was charged under Article 338 of the Criminal Code and the Child Protection Law, with a demand of 12 years imprisonment and a Rp5,000 fine.
• Fernando Alexander Aufa, Jatmiko, and Ferdi Moses Koromat were also each demanded 12 years under Article 338 Jo. Article 55 and the Child Protection Law, plus a Rp5,000 fine.
Prosecutors also requested that several items of evidence be returned to the victims’ families, including an ID card, health cards, student IDs, an ATM card, an iPhone, a Ferza motorcycle, and Rp220,000 in cash.
FJFTS and Human Rights Activists Vow to Monitor Case
Mungguar Suhun, FJFTS Yogyakarta Coordinator, echoed the disappointment, saying the prosecutors’ decision was far too lenient.
“We regret the prosecutors’ decision in Wamena. The charges are too light. Prosecutors should have demanded the maximum sentence of 15 years,” Suhun stated via WhatsApp.
He emphasized that FJFTS, along with pro-democracy groups, human rights activists, and humanitarian solidarity networks, will continue to monitor the case to ensure fair justice.
Victim’s Legal Counsel: “Too Light and Unjust”
Victim’s lawyer, Henius Asso, also condemned the prosecutor’s demand as lower than the maximum allowed under the law.
“Prosecutors should have demanded the maximum under Article 338, which is 15 years. Instead, only 12 years were demanded, both for the shooter Kurniawan Kudu and the three others involved in the cover-up,” Asso said.
Asso stressed that such cases are not new in Papua, where indigenous Papuan civilians (OAP) often fall victim to security forces. He urged that the defendants receive the maximum penalty and be dismissed from the police force to serve as a deterrent.
“The next stage will be the defense arguments from the defendants’ lawyers. If considered sufficient, the trial will move to the final verdict,” he explained.
Background of the Case
The case stems from August 20, 2024, when Tobias Silak was fatally shot and Naro Dapla was critically injured. The incident triggered strong protests from civil society groups and human rights organizations, who condemned the act as a violation of fundamental human rights.
The prosecutor’s 12-year demand has sparked widespread criticism, with FJFTS, activists, and legal representatives vowing to keep pushing until justice is served.
Sumber : Kaki Abu
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Diterbitkan : 03 Oktober 2025
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