NATIONAL Police and the Armed Forces must be forthcoming in revealing what really led to the death of La Gode at a military post in North Maluku. This 34 yearold, who was being held there, accused of stealing, is believed to have been horribly mistreated, causing his death. His abusers clearly took the law into their own hands, thereby violating his rights.

La Gode was found dead at a Special Infantry Raider Battalion 732 Task Force Post in Bana