Indonesian Air Force Speaks Out on Death of First Sergeant Muzammil: Nothing Hidden, Four Suspects Face Dismissal
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- Kadispenau Marsma TNI I Nyoman Suadnyana menegaskan institusinya transparan menangani kasus penganiayaan yang menewaskan Serda Ahmad Muzammil Farisa.
- Empat tersangka — Serda MTS, AH, MAD, dan JM — dijerat pasal berlapis dengan ancaman maksimal sembilan tahun penjara.
- Jika terbukti, mereka berpotensi dipecat tidak hormat; berkas akan dilimpahkan ke oditur militer untuk disidangkan.
The Head of the Indonesian Air Force Information Service (Kadispenau), Air Commodore I Nyoman Suadnyana, has assured that his institution will not cover up the abuse case that killed First Sergeant Ahmad Muzammil Farisa at Mess Galaksi, Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base, East Jakarta. The statement was made at a press conference at the Indonesian Air Force Military Police Headquarters, Halim Perdanakusuma, on Wednesday (16/9/2026), in response to public pressure demanding transparency.
"Following the leadership's orders, we will not cover up anything," Nyoman said, adding that the entire legal process can be monitored by the public. He stressed that the top priority is justice for the victim and his family, not protection of the institution.
The incident began on Wednesday night (9/9/2026), when First Sergeant Ahmad Muzammil Farisa was abused by four of his seniors at Mess Galaksi. The trigger was trivial: the perpetrators took offense because the victim simply hung up when they called him. The abuse lasted from 21:05 to 23:10 WIB and ended in the victim's death.
Indonesian Air Force Military Police investigators have named four suspects: First Sergeant MTS (Mayzard Try Surya Anggara), First Sergeant AH (Andri Hiskia), First Sergeant MAD (Muhammad Aldhi D), and First Sergeant JM (Jordan Martua). They are charged under multiple articles, including Article 131 paragraph 3 of the Military Criminal Code (KUHPM) in conjunction with Article 20 letter C of Law No. 1 of 2023 on the Criminal Code, which governs abuse by military personnel resulting in death, carrying a maximum penalty of nine years in prison.
Nyoman added that once the investigation is complete, the case files and the suspects will be handed over to the military prosecutor (oditur militer) for trial. He also highlighted administrative sanctions: "For anything over six months, a dishonorable discharge can be proposed," he said, signaling that the criminal and ethical processes are running in parallel.
"The most important thing is to deliver justice for the victim and the family," said Air Commodore I Nyoman Suadnyana.
This case is a test of the Indonesian Air Force's commitment to upholding the rule of law internally. Abuse within the military has long been regarded as a "tradition" that is difficult to dismantle. However, public and social media pressure means the institution can no longer hide behind barrack walls. The transparency Nyoman promised will be tested as the legal process unfolds: will there truly be no intervention, or is it just rhetoric?
For readers in Indonesia, especially investors and professionals, this case highlights the importance of governance and accountability in public institutions. Political and security stability are prerequisites for a sound investment climate. If law enforcement institutions such as the Indonesian Air Force fail to resolve this case fairly, public trust in the rule of law could erode. The impact could be broad: from market sentiment to the perception of investment risk in Indonesia.
Going forward, public attention will be fixed on the military prosecutor. Will the trial be transparent and bring in key witnesses? Or will the case simply evaporate like so many others? What is clear is that First Sergeant Muzammil's family demands justice, and the Indonesian Air Force has promised not to cover it up. Now is the time to prove that promise.
