Inaugurated by Jokowi, Listyo Sigit Prabowo is officially the Chief of the National Police

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – President Joko Widodo appointed Listyo Sigit Prabowo Chief of the Indonesian National Police (Kapolri), Wednesday (1/27/2021).

Listyo Sigit was also promoted one level, from General Commissioner to General.

The inauguration took place at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, at 09:30 WIB.

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The appointment of Sigit as Chief of the National Police is set out in the Presidential Decree (Kepres) of the Republic of Indonesia Number 5 of 2021 concerning the appointment of the Chief of the Indonesian National Police.

Thus, Sigit officially became the Chief of the National Police replacing Idham Azis.

“Appoint Commissioner General of Police Drs Listyo Sigit Prabowo MSI as Chief of the Indonesian National Police,” said Presidential Military Secretary Marsda TNI M Tony Harjono.

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The presidential decree also stated that Jokowi honorably removed Police General Idham Azis as chief of the national police.

“Accompanied by an appreciation for his service and the service that has been donated to the nation and the State of the Republic of Indonesia during his tenure,” said Tony.