Tribratanews.polri.go.id - Poso. Chief of Central Sulawesi Regional Police, Police Inspector General Abdul Rakhman Baso, expose the mosque-mosque da'wah approach to stop the sympathisers of Mujahidin Indonesia Timur (MIT) terrorist group in Poso.
Police Inspector General Abdul Rakhman Baso issued this statement during a meeting with Chief of Police, Police General Listyo Sigit Prabowo in the context of analysing and evaluating Madago Raya Task Force's operation at Central Sulawesi Regional Police Headquarter on Friday, August 6, 2021.
At that time, General Listyo, who was accompanied by Primary Officials of the National Police Headquarter, was listening to the presentation of Madago Raya Task Force's performances in chasing the Poso terrorist group.
Not only punishment, but Chief of Regional Police also mentioned preventive measures by the Police to stop the spreading of MIT Poso sympathisers through the Da'wah approach.
"Madago Raya 3 Operation is conducted to approach through da'wah in mosques until the home base of the terrorist's sympathisers and also weave relationship with religious and community figures in Poso", Chief of Regional Police said in his statement on Monday (9/8/2021).
Chief of Regional Police stated that there are at least four best Police proselytisers (da'i) deployed by the Madago Raya Task Force. They are the grand finalists of the TVRI Police Da'i Show last Ramadan. National Police Da'i deployed by the Madago Raya Task Force is Police Inspector 1st Class Atmal Fauzi, Police Sub-Inspector 2nd Class Syarif Alqadri, Police Chief Brigadier Agus Salim, and Police Chief Brigadier Muhammad Nur Hilal.
"Their presence was welcomed by the community of Poso regency", Chief of Regional Police said.
Meanwhile, Chief of Police, Police General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, appreciate the Da'i method breakthrough that could give some cooldown for Poso people through Da'wah. They are also taking a role in interreligious friendship activities.
The Chief of Police also asked the four da'i to get priorities to continue their school. "I am proud of you", the Chief of Police said.
Previously, Chief of Central Sulawesi Regional Police, Police Inspector General Abdul Rakhman Baso, stated that he committed to finishing the Madago Raya operation to eradicate terrorism cases in Poso.
According to him, the MIT terrorist group of Poso, which left six people remaining, is hard to chase due to many sympathisers. "Besides the harsh terrain, there are still sympathisers supporting them. Long story short, if someone wants this operation to be over, then cut the sympathisers. It would decrease the movements supporting them", Chief of Regional Police said.
However, the Chief of Regional Police does not want to detail the sympathiser's identities who support the MIT terrorist group. The chase requires the cooperation of all stakeholders to stop radicalisation.
"Now, only six people left from the group. If the six people on the wanted list could be finished by radicalism and counter-radicalism measure, but the one that people should do is on how to develop infrastructure and enhance the economy of Poso regency people", Chief of Regional Police said.
During the punishment of the wanted people from the terrorist group, Abdul said that Madago Raya Task Force prioritises soft measures such as appealing those terrorists to surrender. "Except if we encounter them on the ground, we will subject them with firm and measured punishment", Chief of Regional Police concluded.
