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Ahmad Zaki, a 42-year-old volunteer from Jakarta, died on Friday, August 21, 2026, while conducting a humanitarian relief mission in Manggarai Timur, Flores, with officials attributing the death to suspected exhaustion according to local authorities.
Manggarai Police Chief AKBP Levi Defriansyah outlined the timeline of events leading up to the volunteer’s passing during disaster relief operations in Nusa Tenggara Timur. The relief worker had been stationed in the region since mid-August to assist communities impacted by seismic activity.
Chronology of Events in Manggarai Timur
According to AKBP Levi Defriansyah, the sequence of events began at 14.00 Wita on Friday, August 21, 2026, when the victim and several colleagues departed from the Gerak Bareng Volunteer Post located at the Nurul Huda Mosque in Kampung Reo, Manggarai Regency. The team was traveling by car to distribute humanitarian aid to earthquake victims, with the victim driving the vehicle.
During the journey, the driver brought the car to a stop and asked a colleague to remove the jacket and helmet he was wearing. Shortly afterward, he lost consciousness. His companions immediately transported him to the nearest medical facility, Posko Damer, where an examining physician pronounced him dead.
Did You Know? Ahmad Zaki and three colleagues had been based at the volunteer post on the grounds of the Nurul Huda Mosque in Reo since Saturday, August 15, 2026, working continuously to distribute supplies to earthquake survivors.
Repatriation and Humanitarian Response
Following the medical examination, the body was transported back to the Nurul Huda Mosque in Reo, Manggarai Regency, arriving at 17.20 Wita on Friday, August 21, 2026. Community members and colleagues washed and performed funeral prayers for the deceased at the mosque. Authorities confirmed that the remains were scheduled to be flown back to Jakarta on the same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Ahmad Zaki?
Ahmad Zaki was a 42-year-old volunteer from Jakarta who traveled to Flores to participate in humanitarian relief operations following an earthquake.
When did the incident occur?
The incident took place on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Manggarai Timur, Flores, starting around 14.00 Wita during a relief distribution trip.
What happened to the body after the incident?
According to police statements, the body was taken to Posko Damer for a medical examination, returned to the Nurul Huda Mosque in Reo for ritual washing and prayers at 17.20 Wita, and prepared for repatriation to Jakarta.