JAKARTA - Today's memory, six years ago, January 31, 2020, Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs (Menkopolhukam), Mahfud MD revealed that he had predicted Tito Karnavian to be the National Police Chief long ago. The narrative is because Tito is a smart policeman.
Previously, Tito was known as the best graduate of the Police Academy (Akpol) 1987. This achievement made Tito able to taste a variety of high-ranking positions. His most impressive step was leading the Special Data (Densus) 88 against terrorists.
Tito Karnavian is known to have a brilliant career as a policeman. He is listed as the best graduate of Akpol 1987. The man born in Palembang on October 26, 1964 is known to be disciplined and does not like to delay work.
The ammunition brought Tito was able to navigate a variety of careers as a police officer. He even had achievements when he was assigned as a Kanit Jatanras at the Central Jakarta Police. Tito at that time managed to arrest Hutomo Mandala Putra (Suharto's son) who was a suspect in the murder of the chief justice, Syafiuddin Kartasasmita.
This success did not make Tito complacent. he continued to increase his knowledge by studying abroad. The result is that Tito has more knowledge. Moreover, when Tito began to study more deeply related to acts of terrorism.
Later, Tito was also assigned to Densus 88 from 2004 until he became its leader. Tito's contribution to Densus 88 was brilliant. He was able to uncover the perpetrators of a series of terrorist acts from the Philippine Embassy Bomb to the JW Marriot.
Tito's actions received praise from everywhere. His career also rose. He was able to become the Metro Jaya Police Chief. He was also appointed as Head of the National Counterterrorism Agency. Tito's brilliant career made President Jokowi fall in love.
As a result, Tito was then appointed by Jokowi as the new National Police Chief to replace Badrodin Haiti on July 13, 2016. Tito is expected to carry out reforms to the National Police so that they are professional in their duties and protect all people.
"On behalf of the Indonesian nation and people, I congratulate you on your appointment as the Head of the Police of the Republic of Indonesia. Now you have been entrusted, trusted and given the responsibility of the state to ensure the maintenance of public security and order so that it runs well, law enforcement runs professionally, and the community gets prima protection," said Jokowi as quoted by lamandetik.com, July 13, 2016.
Tito's presence as the National Police Chief is supported by many parties. Mahfud MD, one of them. The national figure who later became the Minister of Home Affairs in the Jokowi era, tells that he has known Tito since he was nobody in the National Police, or in 2010 on January 31, 2020.
Manfud narrated that he had predicted Tito to be the National Police Chief. His prediction was not just a mere empty phrase. Mahfud at that time had seen Tito as a smart figure. Tito was able to do his job well, from arresting corruptors, uncovering acts of terrorism, and securing elections.
Mahfud himself admitted that the prediction was true, but a little off. He considered Tito to be the new National Police Chief in 2022. However, the fact that Tito was able to become the National Police Chief faster in 2016.
"In 2010, Mr. Tito was nothing, I saw him on TV, this child is so smart? I asked where? It turns out from Palembang. Oh I have a student from Palembang. Eh do you know? (Answered) know, he's a great guy. Surely one day, in 2022 he will be the National Police Chief. "
"It turns out that it's faster, in 2016 he became the National Police Chief. And now he is the Minister of Home Affairs, 2024 will hopefully become President. He is very firm and measured in his work. Catching corruptors, he does. He does it with terrorists. He does it to secure the Pilkada. And always measured correctly," said Mahfud MD as quoted by CNN Indonesia, January 31, 2020.
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