National Police Chief Mutates All Regional Police Chiefs in Java
National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto has mutated six regional police chiefs (Kapolda) across the island of Java, ranging from the Banten Regional Police Chief to the East Java Regional Police Chief.
A total of 19 regional police commands have seen changes in leadership during this first mutation era under Suyudi. The reshuffle is formalised in the National Police Chief’s Telegram Letter Number ST/2205/X/KEP./2026, dated 2 October 2026.
The mutation covers several strategic positions, from the National Police Headquarters (Mabes Polri) to regional levels. Firstly, the Banten Regional Police Chief has transitioned from Inspector General Hengki to Brigadier General Hendra Kurniawan. Hendra previously served as the Inspector of Regional Supervision (Irwasda) for Biddak Banten.
Hengki himself has moved to become the West Java Regional Police Chief, replacing Inspector General Pipit Rismanto. Furthermore, the Jakarta Metropolitan Regional Police Chief (Kapolda Metro Jaya) has transitioned from Commissioner General Asep Edi Suheri to Inspector General Dadang Hartanto. Asep Edi has been entrusted with the role of Inspector of General Supervision (Irwasum) of the National Police, while Dadang previously served as the Maluku Regional Police Chief.
The Central Java Regional Police Chief will also be held by a new officer, Brigadier General Roy Hardi Siahaan, replacing Inspector General Ribut Hari Wibowo. Meanwhile, the East Java Regional Police is now entrusted to Inspector General Dekananto Eko Purwono, replacing Inspector General Nanang Avianto. Lastly, the Special Region of Yogyakarta Regional Police Chief is now held by Inspector General Langgeng Purnomo, replacing Inspector General Anggoro Sukartono.
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 space for career development for personnel. “Mutation and rotation of positions are part of the National Police’s organisational dynamics. This is carried out according to organisational needs as well as being part of career development and refreshment in the execution of policing duties,” Johnny said in a statement in Jakarta on Saturday (3/10).
A total of 88 personnel have been mutated. Seventy personnel have received promotions or taken up new positions. Several strategic positions within the National Police Headquarters have also undergone changes. The mutation also includes rank promotions for 21 personnel, as well as adjustments to the rank levels of several other high-ranking and middle-ranking officers.
Johnny noted that 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 added.