Temenggung Ngilo

Temenggung Ngilo is another prominent adat leader within the Orang Rimba community in Merangin, Jambi. He is vocal about the injustices faced by his community as they grapple with severe societal stigma following the kidnapping case of Bilqis. Ngilo articulates the fear and distress experienced by his people, who feel wrongly implicated in criminal activities. He urges law enforcement to conduct a fair investigation, highlighting that the community has a strict cultural code against child abduction and desires to maintain their honor and integrity amidst external pressures and accusations.