JAYAPURA, OLEMAH.COM — Several students of Cenderawasih University (Uncen) were questioned and had their identities checked by officers from the Jayapura City Police (Polresta Jayapura Kota) on Wednesday (September 30, 2026).
Several students’ mobile phones were also temporarily taken by police officers before being returned. During the incident, Wialo Silak, Chairman of the Uncen Student Consultative Assembly (MPM), allegedly suffered an assault to the face, resulting in swelling, redness and scratches around his right eye.
The incident reportedly occurred at the Polresta Jayapura Kota premises in Papua.
Legal aid provider from the Papua Legal Aid Institute (LBH Papua), Imanus Komba, said the students had gone to the police station to accompany four Uncen student leaders who had been summoned for questioning in connection with a rally commemorating the New York Agreement on August 15, 2026.
“Several students who came to accompany their colleagues were also asked to provide information or undergo questioning by police officers at the Polresta Jayapura Kota premises,” Komba said in a press statement received on Thursday (October 1, 2026).
According to Komba, some of the students were also asked to show personal belongings, including mobile phones, identity cards and student identification cards.
MPM Chairman Allegedly Sustained Facial Injuries
Komba said Wialo Silak reported that he had been struck in the face, allegedly causing a lump and injuries around his right eye.
Komba stressed that the incident should be followed up through an objective clarification and investigation process to establish what happened, including the chronology, the parties involved and the nature of the alleged action.
“If an examination and available evidence establish that violence was committed by officers, the action must be processed in accordance with applicable law and accountability mechanisms,” Komba said.
He added that LBH Papua accompanied the four students during their questioning.
Komba said the legal assistance was intended to ensure that the examination process was conducted safely, orderly and transparently while respecting the students’ legal and human rights.
Four Students Questioned
According to Komba, the police questioning concerned the August 15, 2026 rally commemorating the New York Agreement.
The questioning reportedly began at approximately 11:00 a.m. local time and continued until 5:11 p.m.
The four students were identified by their initials as YW, the Chairman of the Uncen Student Executive Board (BEM), who was asked 40 questions; KB, who was asked 40 questions; AS, who was asked 49 questions; and LT, who was asked 35 questions.
Komba said the students’ decision to comply with the police summons was a form of respect for the legal process.
However, he emphasized that cooperation with law enforcement should not be interpreted as a waiver of the students’ legal rights.
“Every examination process must respect the right to legal assistance, the right to security, the right to humane treatment, the right to privacy, and other rights guaranteed by law and human rights principles,” Komba said.
LBH Papua Calls for Lawful Procedures
LBH Papua also emphasized that police actions involving questioning, searches, or the securing of personal property must be based on lawful authority and procedures.
Komba said such measures should be necessary, proportionate and respectful of human dignity and human rights.
He also stated that the police should ensure that any questioning, search, seizure or securing of students’ personal belongings is conducted on the basis of clear and accountable legal procedures.
BEM Uncen Calls for Legal Process
Uncen BEM Chairman Yuluku Wasiangge said four students had been summoned and questioned in connection with the New York Agreement commemoration rally.
Wasiangge also referred to an earlier incident during the rally, alleging that the Uncen BEM vice chairman had been hit by a rubber bullet.
He said the latest incident involving the MPM chairman would be pursued through legal channels.
“We will push for a legal process so that any alleged violations committed by police officers are also addressed. The law must not be applied strictly to civilians while law enforcement officers are treated differently,” Wasiangge said.
Police Response Not Yet Obtained
Olemah.com attempted to obtain confirmation from the Jayapura City Police regarding the allegations and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
However, based on the information provided, no response had been received from the police at the time of publication.
The allegation concerning the reported assault therefore requires further clarification from the police and other relevant parties. The circumstances, chronology and responsibility for the alleged incident remain subject to verification through the appropriate legal process.
Source : Jubi
Edited by : Olemah Editorial Team
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Publication Date : Oktober,02 2026
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