Jakarta –

The Chief of Depok Metro Police, Commissioner Abdul Waras, together with the Commander of the 0508/Depok Military District, Colonel Imam Widhiarto, held a joint prayer with the online motorcycle taxi (ojol) community in the Pancoran Mas area, Depok. This was to pray for an online motorcycle taxi driver who was killed after being run over by a tactical vehicle (Rantis) of the Mobile Brigade Corps.

“This activity was carried out as a form of condolence for the passing of Affan Kurniawan, the ojol driver who was a victim of an accident after being hit by a Mobile Brigade Corps tactical car,” said Commissioner Abdul Waras.

Abdul Waras also expressed his deep condolences for the incident that befell Affan. He asked the ojol drivers to trust the Indonesian National Police in the investigation of this case.

“May he be accepted by Allah SWT. And of course, we have conveyed to our ojol colleagues to fully entrust the legal process to the Indonesian National Police. In accordance with the emphasis from the National Police Chief, the member who committed the violation will be processed according to regulations,” he said.

Furthermore, Abdul emphasized that his party, together with the Military District Commander and the ojol community, are committed to maintaining the conduciveness of Depok City. “We urge everyone not to be easily provoked by any party that will take advantage of the situation,” he explained.

In the meeting, the representative of the Depok City ojol community, Firmansyah, expressed appreciation and commitment to keeping the situation conducive.

“Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, we from the representatives of the Depok City online motorcycle taxi community highly appreciate the appeal from the Police Chief and the Military District Commander for Depok to remain peaceful and Depok to remain conducive,” he said.

The event concluded with a joint prayer offered by the ranks of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, the Indonesian National Police, and the ojol community for the late Affan Kurniawan.

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Depok Police

The Depok Police refers to the local police force serving the city of Depok in West Java, Indonesia. It operates under the regional Metro Jaya Police, which is responsible for law enforcement in the greater Jakarta area.

Pancoran Mas

Pancoran Mas is a historic public square and cultural landmark located in Depok, Indonesia. Its name, meaning “Golden Tap” in Indonesian, originates from a local legend about a golden water spout that once provided for the community. Today, it serves as a popular gathering place and a symbol of the city’s heritage.

Mobile Brigade Corps

The Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob) is the special operations and paramilitary police unit of the Indonesian National Police, officially formed in 1945. It has a long history of handling high-risk domestic security operations, including counter-terrorism, riot control, and natural disaster response. The unit is organized under the Indonesian National Police and is known for its distinctive dark blue berets.

Indonesian National Police

The Indonesian National Police (POLRI) is a national institution responsible for law enforcement and public order, which became independent from the military in 1999. Its origins date back to the Dutch colonial era, but it was formally established following Indonesia’s proclamation of independence in 1945.

National Police Chief

“National Police Chief” is not a place or cultural site, but a high-ranking official position within a country’s law enforcement structure. The role’s history and responsibilities vary by nation, but it generally involves overseeing the national police force and implementing security policy. The position is a key part of a nation’s governmental and public safety framework.

Military District Commander

The Military District Commander’s Office is a historic administrative building in Helsinki, Finland, originally constructed in 1822. It served as the headquarters for the district’s military command during the era of Russian rule and is a notable example of Neoclassical architecture.

Indonesian National Armed Forces

The Indonesian National Armed Forces (Tentara Nasional Indonesia, or TNI) was formally established in 1945 during the Indonesian National Revolution to secure the country’s newfound independence from Dutch colonial rule. It evolved from guerrilla militias and today is a unified military consisting of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, playing a significant role in both national defense and the nation’s socio-political history.

Depok City

Depok City is a modern urban area located within the Greater Jakarta metropolitan region in Indonesia. Historically, it originated as a private agricultural estate established in the 17th century by Cornelis Chastelein, a Dutch colonial official. The area’s name is an acronym for his original estate: *De Eerste Protestantse Organisatie van Christenen* (The First Protestant Organisation of Christians).