Rizieq Shihab Becomes Imam Of Prayer During The Interrogation Break, Here Is The Documentation

Rizieq Shihab becomes imam of the prayer during the interrogation interval (Photo: Special)

JAKARTA - The Grand Imam of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) Rizieq Shihab is still undergoing investigation as a suspect since he visited the Jakarta Metro Police at around 10:24 WIB. Even though he was examined for a long time, he still got his right to rest from eating and praying.

From a number of photos obtained by VOI, it was seen that Rizieq was accompanied by the General Secretary of FPI Munarman and FPI lawyer Aziz Yanuar enjoying the food provided by Polda Metro Jaya investigators.

Rizieq Shihab eating during an interrogation break at Polda Metro Jaya (Photo: Special)

In addition, in another photo, Rizieq is also seen as a priest while several men wearing clothes that read 'Police' appear to be congratulatory. All of these activities, from examinations to breaks, are still carried out by implementing health protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Rizieq becomes prayer priest during interrogation at Polda Metro Jaya (Photo: Special)

Responding to the photo, the Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Headquarters Inspector General of the Police Argo Yuwono said that the Polda Metro Jaya still ensures that Rizieq gets his rights. Including, the right to eat and rest.

"MRS (Muhammad Rizieq Shihab) is still treated humanely. Its rights are still given well and Polri remains humanist," said Argo when contacted by reporters, Saturday, December 12.

Rizieq's momentum to lead prayers was also confirmed. "Investigators invite MRS to be religious in Islam through evening prayers," he said.

Previously reported, Rizieq arrived at around 10:20 WIB at the General Criminal Directorate Building of the Jakarta Metro Police in a silver Mitsubishi Pajero. He appeared to be accompanied by a number of people, including the General Secretary of FPI Munarman.

Before entering, he had mentioned that he was in good health and ready to take part in the examination according to the laws and regulations. Meanwhile, when asked about his detention and his attitude towards the article which became the basis for his determination as a suspect, Rizieq was reluctant to answer further.

"We don't know yet. What is important is that I have an investigation regarding the crowd," he said.

In this case, Polda Metro Jaya investigators have named Rizieq a suspect charged with Article 160 of the Criminal Code and Article 216 of the Criminal Code.

Apart from Rizieq, five other people were also named as suspects, namely Haris Ubaidillah as committee chairman, Ali bin Alwi Alatas (committee secretary), Maman Suryadi (FPI commander and person in charge of security), Sobri Lubis (person in charge of the event), and Idrus (section head event).

The five suspects, the police implemented Article 93 of Law Number 6 of 2018 concerning Health Quarantine.