Two suspects in the stabbing of Golkar Maluku Tenggara DPD Chairman Agrapinus Rumatora alias Nus Kei allegedly acted out of an old grudge from their time in Jakarta. The bloody incident occurred at Karel Sadsuitubun Airport on April 19, 2026, with both arrested by police. Golkar leaders urge calm and thorough investigation.
Agrapinus Rumatora alias Nus Kei, Chairman of Golkar Maluku Tenggara DPD, was stabbed to death by unknown assailants at the exit of Karel Sadsuitubun Airport on Sunday, April 19, 2026, around 11:25 WIT. The victim had just arrived from Jakarta when suddenly attacked with a knife. Family rushed him to Karel Sadsuitubun Hospital around 12:00 WIT, but he could not be saved.
Maluku Tenggara Police Resort arrested two suspects, HR (28) and FU (36), within two hours of the incident. Police Chief AKBP Rian Suhendi stated preliminary investigation points to an old grudge against the victim from their time in Jakarta. "Hasil penyidikan sementara itu (motifnya dendam ke korban)," he said on April 20, 2026.
Polda Maluku Public Relations Head Kombes Pol Rositah Umasugi confirmed the arrests and ongoing intensive questioning at Satreskrim Polres. Maluku Police Chief ordered professional and transparent handling.
Golkar Secretary General M. Sarmuji expressed condolences and urged cadres to stay vigilant but not provoked. "Kami sangat berduka, sedih dan marah atas peristiwa ini," he said. DPD I Golkar Maluku Chairman Umar Lessy strongly condemned the violence and called for thorough police investigation while maintaining a conducive situation.
