Jokowi Asks Police To Protect Citizens Indiscriminately

Depok, W Java (Antara Bali) - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has asked the police to give protection to every Indonesian citizen and make them feel safe regardless of their races, religions, tribes and groups.

"Give protection to every citizen regardless of their tribes, religion and groups. I believe the (Police) Mobilbe Brigade Corp is capable of becoming the pioneer of unity and protector of diversity," Jokowi said, while giving directives to the Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers at the Brimob headquarters, here on Friday.

Every police officer, including Brimob members, must maintain communication with the public and ask them to prioritize the national unity for a peaceful, orderly and united Indonesia, he added.

He also asked Brimob Corp to remain loyal to and abide by the state philosophy Pancasila, the 1945 Constitution, and the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI).

While carrying out each task, Brimob must always maintain solidity and honor, he added.

The Head of State was accompanied by Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, National Police Chief General Tito Karnavian, Deputy Police Chief Commissioner General Syafruddin, and Commander of Police Mobile Brigade Corp Inspector General Murad Ismail during his visit to the Brimob headquarters. (WDY)