Major Police Force Reshuffle: 19 Regional Chiefs Replaced Including Metro Jaya Chief
A total of 1ự9 Regional Police Chiefs (Kapolda) have been replaced by the National Police Chief, General Suyudi Ario Seto, just one day after he assumed office, succeeding General Listyo Sigit Prabowo. This decision is detailed in the National Police Chief’s Telegram Number ST/2205/X/KEP./2026, dated 2 October 2026.
National Police Spokesperson, Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir, stated that the mutation is part of organisational dynamics to maintain the continuity of duties while providing opportunities for career development. “Mutation and rotation of positions are part of the Polri organisational dynamics. This is carried out according to organisational needs as part of career development and refreshment in the execution of policing duties,” Johnny said in a written statement in Jakarta on Saturday (3/10).
The reshuffle includes several key officials at the National Police Headquarters (Mabes Polri) at the Head of Division (Kaba) level, including the Head of Criminal Investigation (Kabareskrim), Head of Security Maintenance (Kabaharkam), Head of Criminal Intelligence (Kabaintelka), Head of Education and Training (Kalemdiklar), and the Inspector General of Supervision (Irwasum).
In addition to these main officials, the ranks of Regional Police Chiefs have also undergone changes. There are 19 Regional Police Chief positions included in the mutation telegram, including the Metro Jaya Regional Police Chief. The Metro Jaya Chief, previously held by Commissioner General Asep Edi Suheri, is now held by Inspector General Dadang Hartanto, who previously served as the Maluku Regional Police Chief. As a replacement for Dadang, Inspector General Suwondo Nainggolan, formerly the Assistant for Logistics (Aslog) to the National Police Chief, has been appointed.
Furthermore, the Riau Islands Regional Police Chief, previously Inspector General Asep Safrudin, has been handed to Inspector General Suhendri. Asep has been entrusted with a new assignment as the Head of the Criminal Investigation Agency (Kabareskrim) of the National Police. The Riau Regional Police Chief has changed from Inspector General Herry Heryawan to Inspector General Arman Achdiat, while Herry has been appointed as the Head of the Security Maintenance Agency (Kabaharkam) of the National Police.
The NTT Regional Police Chief has been appointed to Inspector General Reza Arief Dewanto, replacing Inspector General Rudi Darmoko, who has been appointed as the Head of the Education and Training Institution (Kalemdiklat). Meanwhile, the West Java Regional Police Chief is now held by Inspector General Hengki, replacing Inspector General Pipit Rismanto, who has been assigned to the Ministry of Law. Hengki’s previous position in the Banten Regional Police will be filled by Brigadier General Hendra Kurniawan.
Additionally, the Central Java Regional Police Chief is now held by Brigadier General Roy Hardi Siahaan, replacing Inspector General Ribut Hari Wibowo. The East Java Regional Police Chief has also undergone a change from Inspector General Nanang Avianto to Inspector General Dekananto Eko Purwono. The Bali Regional Police Chief is now held by Brigadier General Pasma Royce, replacing Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya. The West Sumatra Regional Police Chief has changed from Inspector General Djati Wiyoto Abadhy to Inspector General Djawari.
The South Sulawesi Regional Police Chief is now held by Inspector General M Awal Chairuddin, replacing Inspector General Djuhandhani Rahardjo Puro. The Jambi Regional Police Chief is held by Inspector General Widodo, replacing Inspector General Krisno Halomoan Siregar, and the new Gorontalo Regional Police Chief is Inspector General Nurworo Danang, replacing Inspector General Widodo. Other Regional Police Chiefs undergoing changes include North Sumatra, previously Inspector General Whisnu Hermawan, replaced by Brigadier General Sonny Irawan; South Sumatra, Inspector General Sandi Nugroho, replaced by Brigadier General Rony Samtana; Central Sulawesi, the new Chief is Inspector General Rizal Irawan, replacing Inspector General Nasri; West Sulawesi, the new Chief is Inspector General Totok Suharyanto, replacing Inspector General Adi Deriyan Jayamarta; and finally, the new Special Region of Yogyakarta Chief is Inspector General Langgeng Purnomo, replacing Anggoro Sukartono.
National Police Spokesperson Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir added that this mutation also includes a promotion in rank for 21 personnel, as well as adjustments in the rank hierarchy for several other high-ranking and mid-ranking officers. A total of 88 National Police personnel have been mutated.
“Of the 88 personnel mutated, 70 personnel received promotions or occupied new positions. Several strategic positions within the National Police Headquarters have also undergone changes,” he said.
Johnny stated that the officials entrusted with new responsibilities are expected to adapt quickly and continue the programmes and execution of duties in their respective units. “Every personnel receiving a new mandate is certainly expected to perform their duties as well as possible, continue ongoing tasks, and provide optimal policing services to the community,” he concluded.