Polisi Masih Belum Menemukan Bukti Pengeroyokan dalam Kasus Kematian Mahasiswa UKI

Polres Metro Jakarta Timur recently conducted a pre-reconstruction of the case involving the death of Kenzha Ezra Walewangko (22), a student at Universitas Kristen Indonesia (UKI). Following the pre-reconstruction, the police have not yet been able to conclude whether there was a case of group assault (pengeroyokan) behind the victim’s death.

Kombes Nicolas Ari Lilipaly, the East Jakarta Metro Police Chief, stated to reporters after the pre-reconstruction at the UKI campus in Cawang, East Jakarta on Wednesday (March 26, 2025), “The absence of [evidence of] group assault is what is causing our investigators to refrain from making a determination. So far, there is none [evidence of group assault].”

A total of 70 pre-reconstruction scenes were enacted by witnesses, depicting the sequence of events from when the victim arrived at the campus reading park until being taken to the hospital.

“There were 50 reconstructions performed, but with additional scenes labeled as A, B, C. So, although the numbering was up to 50, we counted more, around 70 scenes related to this case,” Nicolas explained.

It is hoped that this pre-reconstruction will shed light on the circumstances of Kenzha Walewangko’s death. The activity is carried out to gather evidence to determine the presence of any criminal acts leading to the death of the Social and Political Sciences student.

Nicolas emphasized the importance of not rushing to conclusions and the need for diligence to avoid wild assumptions. He stated, “We speak in accordance with data and facts, avoiding assumptions and alibis. As law enforcers, our principle is that it is better to release a thousand guilty individuals than to wrongfully punish one innocent person.”

Family and relatives of Kenzha Walewangko attended the pre-reconstruction. The victim’s cousin, Praicy Tania Tewu, expressed the family’s hope for a thorough investigation into the death of her younger cousin. She called for accountability from all involved parties, including UKI, which she referred to as a “silent witness” to the incident.

Praicy also expressed the wish that such an incident does not recur on any campus in Indonesia, saying, “We hope this incident will not happen again, both at UKI and in all universities across Indonesia.”

Meanwhile, the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs and Innovation (WRAI) of UKI, Hulman Panjaitan, stated that the university supports the legal process undertaken by the police. UKI stands behind the transparent investigation to ensure that the victim’s family receives justice.

“Hopefully, this is a new step towards clarifying the events that took place at UKI, so that there is justice, especially for the family and, of course, the late student’s friends,” said Hulman, emphasizing that everyone at UKI shares the same sentiment and desires a thorough and transparent resolution to the case.