Various Surprising Roles Of Terrorists From South Kalimantan To Central Java

Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Public Relations Division Kombes Ahmad Ramadhan (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Densus 88 Anti-terror has carried out a series of actions. It was recorded that around 8 suspected terrorists were arrested in three areas. They are a network of Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) and Jamaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD).

From a series of examination processes, it is known that the suspected terrorists have different roles. Starting from Information and Technology (IT) experts to weapon purchase planners.

The Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Public Relations Division, Kombes Ahmad Ramadhan, also explained the role of the terrorist suspects. Starting from AP, RR, and NT who are suspected terrorists and arrested in Central Java.

The results of the examination, they act as IT experts in the network. Starting from the head to members of the IT field in the JI network.

For suspected terrorists, AP plays the role of Head of IT Sub Division in the Central Java JI network. He was arrested on Wednesday, December 22.

Then, the alleged terrorists RR and NT, continued Ramadhan, had a similar role. They are members of the IT Sub Division.

"The involvement is the same apart from JI members, he is a member in the IT field in the JI group in the Central Java region," said Ramadhan.

Then, for the suspected terrorist who was arrested in South Kalimantan, it was called the JAD network. They are MR and SU.

For suspected terrorists, MR plays a role in planning the purchase of weapons. In fact, preparing training for JAD members.

"His involvement is that during the examination he participated in discussions related to plans to purchase weapons and preparations for physical training," he said.

"MR plans idad training at Ade's place in Sampit, Central Kalimantan," he continued.

In addition, from the examination he also joined a group on social media with other groups.

Meanwhile, the other suspected terrorists have the initials SU. From the results of the examination, he has a role that is not much different. But its role is more to spread and conduct studies. The goal is to get people interested in joining JAD.

"The involvement is in conducting online studies as well as through zoom meetings with the JAD network group and using social media facilities which include video activities, videos of physical training, military, and shooting training, as well as hiking up the mountain," said Ramadhan. .

"(The goal, ed) is to attract or make people interested in inviting their groups to join the new JAD network. That is SU's role," he continued.

Lastly, the role of the three terrorists who were arrested in the Central Kalimantan region. They have the initials AZE, RT, and MS.

From the results of the examination, AZE acts as the admin of the internal group of the terrorist group. There are at least two groups that he manages.

"There are 2 Whatsapp groups in which the 2 groups provide information to each other and also provide tutorials and also information on JAD network activities," said Ramadhan.

Furthermore, the suspected terrorist RT. He also acts as admin in Whatsapp groups. Where, in the group it provides various information.

"RT is also a member of the JAD group and is an admin in one of the existing social media groups. This group is a means to provide information to each other," he said.

Meanwhile, for the suspected terrorist MS, he played a major role in his group. Because, he encourages the purchase of firearms. In fact, he stated his readiness to become an executor in acts of terror.

"MS acts as an incentive to buy weapons in the group and MS states that it is ready to be the executor in carrying out terror activities," said Ramadhan.