So South Kalimantan Police Chief, Rikwanto: Please Support

The new South Kalimantan Police Chief Inspector General Pol Rikwanto together with the East Java Regional Police Chief Inspector General Nico Afinta (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The new South Kalimantan Regional Police Chief, Inspector General Rikwanto, stated that he is ready to continue the brilliant work of Inspector General Nico Afinta at the South Kalimantan Regional Police in order to maintain a conducive social security situation in the area.

"I have received a lot of reports about what Pak Nico has done in a 6 month period. It turns out that a lot has been done even though it was short and it adds value to the South Kalimantan Police," said Rikwanto in Banjarmasin, reported by Antara, Monday, November 23.

He also admitted that he would make things happen and continue what was good for the good of the South Kalimantan region.

"I entrust myself to the residents of South Kalimantan and journalists asking for their support so that together we can keep this area conducive so that the community can prosper and the economy can progress," said Rikwanto.

On the other hand, Rikwanto believes and believes that his predecessor, Inspector General Nico, had a brighter career in East Java and was able to make East Java even better. Meanwhile, Inspector General Nico is known to be the Head of the East Java Regional Police.

Meanwhile, Nico Afinta expressed his gratitude to all ranks in the South Kalimantan Regional Police as well as forkopimda, other stakeholders, the community and also the media crew for helping him a lot in his duties so far in Bumi Lambung Mangkurat.

"I apologize if there are mistakes in speech, deeds and behavior levels. Hopefully I can clear the path for a new assignment. We keep in touch and I pray for Mr. Rikwanto to be successful and give the best in the South Kalimantan Regional Police," he said.

The series of handover of the South Kalimantan Police Chief ended with the release of Inspector General Nico Afinta and his wife at the South Kalimantan Regional Police on Monday afternoon. Events are shortened as effectively as possible to comply with health protocols in times of the COVID-19 pandemic.