Due to this incident, the East Java Regional Police have tightened their guard at the entrance to the East Java Regional Police, besides that, they have also kept tight guard over churches in Surabaya, including churches that were targeted by terrorists in 2018.
Apart from Surabaya, strict guarding is also carried out in all areas in East Java.
"The tragedy of the bomb terror in the Makassar cathedral church, which occurred on Sunday morning, the police chief and the ranks were concerned and prayed that all could get better again, and the East Java Regional Police had tightened security in all areas in East Java," explained the Head of Public Relations of the East Java Regional Police, Kombes Pol Gatot Repli Handoko. , Sunday (28/3/2021) afternoon.
The Head of Public Relations added that he confirmed that there was an instruction from the Regional Police Chief, Inspector General of the Police, Nico Afinta, to tighten the guard at the Police agency.
Starting from the Police Headquarters, Polres to Polda. Then inform all members of the police to remain vigilant.
"All the police guarding agencies in East Java. Inform members to stay alert," he concluded.
The suicide bombing that took place in front of the Makassar cathedral church in South Sulawesi province on Sunday, 28 March 2021, was around 10:00 a.m.
East Java Regional Police carry out strict guarding in the jurisdiction of the East Java Regional Police. In collaboration with Forkopimda East Java to maintain security and security in each area, so that it remains conducive.
As well as mapping and early detection of groups suspected of having radicalism in their respective regions. By involving moderate religious figures in order to minimize the followers of radical groups.
Synergy with Forkopimda in each region in order to always increase awareness and ability to ward off radical actions in each region through active deradicalism against groups that are suspected of having radical ideals or other communities.
The role of Bhabinkantibmas in the regions to re-activate community policing (Polmas), including the elements of security in their respective environments, (Pam swakarsa / internal). In order to increase awareness and sensitivity to security issues, especially to be aware of terrorist networks.
Regular patrols and carry out sterilization in churches in their respective jurisdictions. Especially when there are religious activities, as well as tightening security and guarding at the police headquarters. Anticipating attacks on members of the police.
