JAKARTA - The Governor of South Sulawesi (Sulsel) Nurdin Abdullah was brought to Jakarta this morning from Makassar. Nurdin Abdullah subjected to the Operasi Tangkap Tangan (OTT) by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Friday, February 26.

"This morning he flew to Jakarta", said KPK Deputy Chairman Nurul Ghufron to reporters, Saturday, February 27.

From the information gathered, the Governor of South Sulawesi Nurdin Abdullah was taken from Sultan Hasanuddin Maros Airport for departure at 07.00 a.m. local time.

There is no complete explanation from the KPK regarding the bribery case that is suspected to have ensnared Nurdin Abdullah. The KPK only confirmed the operation to arrest regional heads in South Sulawesi.

"That's right, on Friday, February 26, 2021, at midnight, the KPK has arrested the perpetrators of corruption in the South Sulawesi region", said Ghufron.

Meanwhile, the house of office of South Sulawesi governor Nurdin Abdullah on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Makassar was observed to be quiet.

There were no striking activities including security in the house of office. Meanwhile, Veronica Moniaga, a spokesperson for the South Sulawesi provincial government, has not been able to explain Nurdin Abdullah's OTT.

"We can't confirm this right now. As soon as possible, we will notify you when we receive the information", said Veronica, Saturday, February 27.


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