Jakarta to get new police chief

Jakarta to get new police chief

JAKARTA: National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar announced on
Friday a plan to promote the incumbent Jakarta Police chief,
Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara, as the executive director of the
National Narcotics Agency (BNN).

"We have to replace officers who will soon retire," Da'i said.

Makbul will replace Comr. Gen. Togar Sianipar, who is entering
retirement age.

As for whom will replace Makbul, Da'i simply said it would be
announced later.

But rumors are circulating that Central Java Police chief
Insp. Gen. Firman Gani will take over the prestigious position.

Makbul told reporters at his office that he had not been
officially notified about the plan.--JP