Family Seeks Answers in Disappearance of Police Officer
The mysterious disappearance of Inspector Tomi Marbun, the head of the Criminal Investigation Unit at Teluk Bintuni Regional Police in West Papua, has left his family in distress. It has been three months since he went missing while on duty, and there has been no clear information about his whereabouts from the Teluk Bintuni Regional Police.
Frustrated by the lack of progress in the search for Inspector Tomi, his family decided to take their concerns to the Indonesian National Police Headquarters. They met with the Chief of Detectives to express their grievances and to seek assurance regarding his fate. Monterry Marbun, the family’s lawyer, highlighted the discrepancies and irregularities surrounding Inspector Tomi’s disappearance during the meeting.
The family pointed out that there have been conflicting testimonies from individuals involved in the case. Additionally, they raised concerns about the absence of a dedicated search team at the scene and the abrupt halt in the search efforts. Monterry Marbun emphasized the need for official explanations from both the Teluk Bintuni Regional Police and the West Papua Provincial Police regarding the decision to terminate the search.
Despite the family’s efforts to uncover the truth about Inspector Tomi’s disappearance, they have been met with silence and reluctance from the authorities. Monterry Marbun recounted his struggles to obtain information from the Mobile Brigade members, who redirected him to the Criminal Investigation Unit. However, even after numerous attempts to schedule a meeting with the unit’s head, he was unsuccessful.
The family’s meeting with the Chief of Detectives was an opportunity for them to express their wishes for a thorough investigation into Inspector Tomi’s disappearance. They hoped that their concerns would be addressed promptly and that steps would be taken to shed light on the case. Monterry Marbun urged the Chief of Detectives to ensure that the family’s requests were acted upon and communicated to the relevant departments for further action.
Riah Tarigan, Inspector Tomi Marbun’s wife, joined the family in appealing to the National Police Chief and the Chief of Detectives to prioritize the search for her missing husband. She emphasized the importance of bringing closure to the investigation and providing answers to the family.
As the family awaits updates from the Chief of Detectives and his team, they remain hopeful that their voices will be heard and that concrete actions will be taken to resolve the mystery surrounding Inspector Tomi’s disappearance. They are counting on the authorities to fulfill their promises to address the family’s concerns and to ensure a thorough investigation into the case.
With the fate of Inspector Tomi Marbun hanging in the balance, his family continues to seek answers and closure in this troubling and unresolved situation. They remain determined to uncover the truth and to hold those responsible for his disappearance accountable.
