Dozens Of “Mr. Ogah” In Medan Are Ordered, Sentenced To Sweeping Merdeka Square Sidewalks

MEDAN - Police took action against “Mr. Ogah” at the intersection of the protocol road in Medan City, North Sumatra. They were sanctioned cleaning the streets.

Quoted from a statement from the Medan Polrestabes Public Relations, Friday, June 11, dozens of "Mr. Ogah" at the intersection of the Medan protocol road were secured.

"Securing as many as 14 people 'Mr. Ogah' and bringing them to the Merdeka Field Traffic Post for data collection and guidance," said Medan Police Public Relations Officer, quoted by VOI.

Sanctions for dozens of “Mr. Ogah” are sweeping the sidewalks at Medan Merdeka Square. "Mr. Ogah" who used to control the vehicle when turning around or turning at the intersection also pledged not to repeat their actions.

"Make a statement letter and are willing to take action and be given the same punishment if they repeat their actions again," stated another sanction point.

Police Operations to Fight Thugs

The National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, emphasized that he would give a warning to the Regional Police Chief and the Resort Police Chief who have not taken action against acts of thuggery in their respective regions.

The National Police Chief issued instructions to all his staff in the region to take action against thuggery and other criminals that disturb the public. This thuggery became the attention of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi).

"If I haven't taken action, I as the National Police Chief will be reprimanded, this is also part of the Harkamtibmas program in the Precision program which must be followed up by all members and ranks in the field," said General Sigit in a written statement, Friday, June 11.

The National Police Chief stressed that the order to eradicate thugs would be followed up by the Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police, General Commissioner Agus Andrianto, and the Police Chief to move quickly to take firm actions against the perpetrators of the crime.

"All Chief of Police and Crime Investigation Unit must respond quickly and take steps if there are complaints from the public regarding criminal disturbances carried out by thugs, criminals and extortionists, and other conventional criminals to be eradicated immediately," said the Chief of Police.

Sigit ensured that he would directly monitor all staff regarding the eradication of criminals or thuggery.

"I will follow developments in the field whether it has been implemented properly or not," said Sigit.