The Owl Force Moves, Tracing The Footsteps Of Dozens Of Garut Residents Who Pledged Allegiance To NII

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JAKARTA - Anti-terror Detachment 88 has begun investigating dozens of residents of Garut, West Java, who are said to have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State of Indonesia (NII). The sect views the Indonesian government as thogut (a term in Islam that refers to anything that is worshiped other than Allah who is willing to worship performed by the worshiper or his followers).

"Yes, of course (investigated)," said Head of Banops Densus 88 Kombes Aswin Siregar when confirmed, Thursday, October 7.

So far, Aswin continued, the Densus 88 team is currently collecting various information regarding this matter. Information and pointers become important to determine the next steps.

"We are gathering complete information about this," said Aswin.

On the other hand, the team with the owl logo has also coordinated with several related parties. The goal, as a preventive measure.

"The Densus 88 team has coordinated with related parties to prevent unwanted things," said Aswin.

For information, at least 59 people are said to have pledged allegiance to the NII cult. They consist of adults to children.

Information about dozens of Garut Kota Subdistrict residents who took allegiance to a deviant sect began when there was a confession from one of the youths. Where he stated that someone had pledged allegiance to join the NII.