Densus 88 Deradicalization Of Children Of The NII Network, Involving The Ministry Of Social Affairs To Islamic Organizations

Head of Detachment 88 Anti-terror Operations Division Kombes Aswin Siregar/DOK VOI-Rizky Adytia

JAKARTA - Densus 88 Anti-terror will de-radicalize children who are part of the Indonesian Islamic State (NII) network. These children are used as a mode of recruiting prospective members in NII.

"The National Police in this case Densus 88 AT are trying to deradicalize and continue to strive for diversion or restoration of justice," said Head of Operations for Detachment 88 Anti-terror Kombes Kombes Aswin Siregar when confirmed, Tuesday, March 29.

Deradicalization is an act of giving counterterrorism understanding. The goal is to neutralize ideas that are considered radical and dangerous by using a non-violent approach.

Efforts to deradicalize children will involve several parties. So, supervision and coaching will be in accordance with the rules that Da.

"Cooperating with the Ministry of Social Affairs or Islamic organizations in the context of religious moderation," said Aswin.

Previously, 16 suspected terrorists from the Indonesian Islamic State (NII) network who were arrested in West Sumatra, actively recruited new members. How to recruit by involving minors.

"Massive recruitment of members in the West Sumatra region by involving minors," said Aswin.

In addition, they are also active in conducting i'dad activities or military-style exercises on a regular basis. However, the location for the training has not been specified.

"Performing various I'dad activities on a regular basis and planning logistical preparations in the form of weapons," said Aswin.

Dozens of suspects who have been arrested by the Indonesian Police's owl troops are also said to be connected to several terrorist groups.

"Connected with terror groups in Jakarta, West Java and Bali," said Aswin.