President Prabowo Asks National Police Chief And Commander To Restore Security Situation

JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo said that from the escalation that occurred in the last two days, his tendency was to lead to anarchic actions in several areas. The anarchist act began with the burning of buildings, the destruction of public facilities and attacks on regional headquarters. This is not in accordance with applicable regulations.

"The anarchic action started from the burning of buildings, the destruction of public facilities and attacks on the headquarters. This is not in accordance with applicable regulations. And this leads to criminal incidents and actions," said National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Saturday, August 30.

The National Police Chief emphasized that together with the TNI Commander, President Prabowo Subianto had received a mandate to take firm steps in accordance with applicable provisions and laws.

"The National Police Chief together with the TNI Commander have received a special mandate from President Prabowo Subianto to take firm steps in accordance with the applicable provisions and laws to take action against the anarchists. We convey this so that the entire community can be calmer," said the National Police Chief.

"We also received information that people are currently experiencing anxiety and fear. We from the TNI and Polri will immediately take steps in the field to immediately restore the security situation. And of course, we hope that we will also get support from various elements of society," he said.