The National Police Chief-Panglima Make Sure New Year's Celebration 2023 Is Safe Throughout Indonesia

National Police Chief General Listyo Prabowo and TNI Commander Admiral Yudo Margono (Rizky Aditya Pramana/VOI)

National Police Chief General Listyo Prabowo and TNI Commander Admiral Yudo Margono ensured that the 2023 New Year celebrations ran safely throughout Indonesia.

The statement was conveyed after virtually monitoring the situation and conditions of the Polda Metro Jaya.

"In general, it is reported that from areas in Indonesia, the West, then Central Indonesia, and Eastern Indonesia are generally good," Sigit told reporters, Saturday, December 31.

Bahkan, perayaan tahun baru di Papua pun berjalan lancar. Meski, sehari sebelumnya sempat ada serangan di pos pengajaan Polres Yahukimo dan pos Brimob Kali Dicipta oleh Grup Kriminal Bersenjata (KKB), pagi tadi

"Although yesterday there was an attack from the KKB, so everything can be overcome and tonight it is reported that everything is under control," said Sigit.

In addition, TNI Commander Admiral Yudo Margono said that based on the reports of leaders in each region, there were no prominent incidents.

"Reports from all levels, Alhamdulillah, everything, the weather is sunny, light, everything is reported to be conducive. Of course, we are solid TNI-Polri, synergizing so that we can maintain the situation of the region, and take care of the community so that we can carry out Christmas and New Year, thank God, until tonight, everything has been carried out safely, smoothly, and conducively," said Yudo.

So far, there have been only a few obstacles related to the weather in several areas, one of which is South Sulawesi. However, the regional ranks have anticipated it by alerting the SAR team.

"Earlier we asked about the situation in the area, especially the weather, indeed at this time almost all areas, especially in the sea, there were high waves. So earlier we conveyed to the ranks to remain alert, on SAR alert, emergency response, to anticipate everything that happened," said Yudo.