english.jpnn.com, GORONTALO - A Gorontalo policeman, Senior Adjutant Commissioner Beni Mutahir, was allegedly shot dead on Monday (21/3) by a drug convict.
The police officer served as the director of detention and evidence at the Gorontalo Police.
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The shooting incident was confirmed by Gorontalo Police general crimes director Senior Commissioner Nur Santiko.
"We are currently investigating the motive. However, we need to say that there had been a procedural violation by the victim," said Nur.
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He said the shooter was currently in custody.
Meanwhile, the victim's body is in the morgue to be cleaned.
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"The victim was shot once in the left temple through to the right using a homemade weapon," Nur said. (antara/mcr20/jpnn)
This news has been broadcast on JPNN.com with the title: AKBP Beni Mutahir Tewas Ditembak