Gorontalo Police Ensures Coastal Areas Are Conducive During The 2023 Eid Holiday

Illustration. Police patrolling the New Market area of Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Monday 27 April 2022.

GORONTALO - North Gorontalo Police Chief AKBP Andik Gunawan said the coastal area in the area was conducive throughout the celebration of Eid al-Adha 1444 Hijri/2023.

"Alhamdulillah, the only coastal area in the northern part of Gorontalo Province during the celebration of Eid al-Adha is safe and conducive. I hope this can continue," said the Police Chief during the commemoration of Bhayangkara's 77th Anniversary on July 1, 2023, in Gorontal, which was confiscated by Antara.

The implementation of Eid prayers throughout mosques and fields spread across 11 sub-districts is safe and smooth. Including the slaughter of sacrificial animals.

He hopes that the performance of the officers spread across five Sector Police (Polsek) which oversees 11 sub-districts in the area, can continue to be maintained and even improved, especially in carrying out the task of securing simultaneous elections in 2024.

This year's commemoration of Bhayangkara's 77th Anniversary is relatively special for him. Because this is the first time working in the coastal area.

"I have not 100 working days but have traveled in 11 sub-districts. Alhamdulillah, the community can maintain security and order in their respective areas. This includes very much supporting the performance of the Police in curbing the circulation of liquor," he said.

Controlling liquor continues to be a priority because high-alcohol drinks are proven to be the trigger for crimes in the area.

"Where drunk people lose common sense, triggering trouble and other crimes. We continue to organize this through drinking control operations in shops and stalls, as well as checking vehicles that enter across Sulawesi through the eastern entrance in Atinggola and western Districts in Tolinggula District," he said.

The National Police, said Andik, will continue to synergize with all stakeholders and elements of society in maintaining security and regional order.

The commemoration of Bhayangkara's 77th Anniversary in coastal areas is expected to be a momentum in raising public confidence in the performance of the police.

"We continue to hold social activities to be close to the community, as well as prioritize the best service and prioritize regional security all the time," he said.