Aria, the Prison Victims of the Palu Earthquake from Majene are finally free

Majene, Sulbarkita.com — Aria Bin Muhammad could not resist his emotion when he set foot outside the Majene Class IIB State Detention House, Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Instantly the 42-year-old man's tears melted when he said goodbye to his colleague who was still a cell. "Finally, we are free, too," said Aria softly. She then bowed while expressing gratitude.

Aria is a victim of the earthquake and tsunami which devastated Palu, Central Sulawesi on September 28, 2018. When the disaster that caused 2101 fatalities occurred, Arya was a prisoner in a case of illegal logging with a sentence of 2 years in Palu.

Baca juga:
Kisah Napi asal Palu yang Kabur ke Majene Saat Tsunami
Menengok Kerajinan Tangan Narapidana Majene
Angka Kriminal Tinggi, Majene Bangun Lapas Baru

Luckily, Aria was able to save herself from the incident. He also followed the wave of refugees to West Sulawesi. Incidentally, Aria is a native of Luaor, Pamboang District, Majene.

His status as a prisoner made Aria agitated for free at home. The father of two children then surrendered to Majene Detention Center on 18 October 2018.

"He begged to be detained here due to trauma with the Palu earthquake," said Head of Detention Services Sub-Class IIB Detention Center Majene Arham when met at his office, Wednesday, November 20, 2019. "That day we immediately received and immediately took care of the transfer of prisoners to detention. Majene. "

Aria also tried hard to show good behavior while in detention. One of them diligently followed the Penitentiary Program for the Community (PASto Mas). The PASto Mas program contains training on making handicrafts made from coconut palm sticks, for example in the form of a food lid and fruit basket.

Even Aria was finally able to become one of the teachers who taught other prisoners to make these crafts. Aria said that the handicraft will become a provision to open a business in Majene. "I am very grateful for what was obtained while undergoing coaching in this prison."

Muhammad Ashari