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N. Sulawesi Brimob unit joins Santoso manhunt
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All set – North Sulawesi Governor Olly Dondokambey helps a Mobile Brigade (Brimob) member to put on a bulletproof vest during a ceremony to mark the dispatch of a company-level unit of Brimob personnel to pursue terrorist Santoso and his men under Operation Tinombala. (thejakartapost.com/Lita Aruperes)
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he North Sulawesi Police have dispatched a company-level unit (SSK) of Mobile Brigade (Brimob) personnel as reinforcement for the Operation Tinombala task force deployed under the operational control of the Central Sulawesi Police to pursue wanted terrorist Santoso and his men.
North Sulawesi Police chief Brig. Gen. Wilmar Marpaung said the deployment of one SSK of Brimob personnel was based on concerns that Poso in Central Sulawesi remains at threat of terrorism. An SSK consists of 100 personnel.
“The North Sulawesi Police’s Brimob is trusted to take part in Operation Tinombala to arrest Abu Wardah, alias Santoso, who is believed to still be hiding in Poso forests,” Wilmar said at the Brimob headquarters in Mapanget on Wednesday.
He added that acts of terror had damaged the nation.
Wilmar reminded all Brimob personnel who would be on duty in Poso to stay alert in carrying out their tasks. “You’re not alone in your duty. Working together with Indonesian Military [TNI] personnel, you should avoid egoism as much as you can. This is because what we need is solidity in performing our tasks,” said Wilmar.
He hoped that all Brimob personnel dispatched to support Operation Tinombala would not display arrogance and would coordinate with their colleagues and superiors. “Please strengthen your faith and confidence in carrying out your duty so that you will always get blessings from God,” said Wilmar.
North Sulawesi Governor Olly Dondokambey handed over logistical support from the provincial administration for Brimob personnel deployed to hunt for Santoso.
He said it was hoped that all personnel dispatched to Poso could perform their tasks well and protect themselves. “We hope the North Sulawesi Police can impose tight security in the North and Central Sulawesi border areas,” said Dondokambey. (ebf)
