Missing for a Week, Supeno Found Dead and Decomposed in Central Mamuju Palm Plantation

MAMUJU TENGAH, KOMPAS.com - The mystery surrounding the discovery of a decomposed body in an oil palm plantation in Polocamba Village, Pangale District, Central Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi, on Saturday (9/19/2026) has finally been solved.

The corpse has been confirmed to be that of Supeno, a resident of Argomulyo Hamlet, Pololereng Village, Pangale District, who had been reported missing by his family since Friday (9/11/2026).

The Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit (Kasat Reskrim) of Central Mamuju Police, IPTU Muhammad Arifin, verified the victim's identity based on police identification results and data from the Data and Information Center (Pusdatin) of the Central Mamuju BPBD.

"Supeno was previously reported missing by his family. A joint team then conducted a search, leading to the victim being found deceased," Arifin said when confirmed.

Found by joint team

Initial information about the body discovery was received by officers at around 09:50 WITA from local government authorities.

Personnel from the Central Mamuju Police Criminal Investigation Unit (Satreskrim), along with teams from the Central Mamuju BPBD and PSC 119, immediately proceeded to the site to secure the crime scene and install police lines.

Police officers, assisted by the Central Mamuju Police Samapta Unit, conducted an initial examination of the scene to collect clues and evidence around the location.

After the examination, the body was evacuated using a BPBD Central Mamuju rescuer vehicle to Polocamba Health Center for medical handling.

Cause of death still under investigation

After confirming the identity, Supeno's body was immediately taken to his family home in Pololereng Village to be handed over to the relatives.

"The body was then handed over to the family for burial arrangements," Arifin said.

Arifin also expressed his appreciation to all parties involved in the search efforts and evacuation process.

"Thank you to all entities involved in this evacuation, including BPBD Central Mamuju, PSC 119, and the village government," he added.

Regarding the exact cause of Supeno's death, the police stated that further investigation is ongoing, including gathering statements and medical examination results.