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Jambi Police heighten security ahead of elections
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All ready -- Four Muaro Jambi regent-deputy regent candidate pairs, (from left to right) Abun Yani-Suharyanto, Agustian Mahir-Suswiyanto, Masnah-Bambang Bayu Suseno and Ivan Wirata-Dodi Sularso, prepare to compete in a candidate debate in Muarojambi on Jan.16. (Antara/Wahdi Septiawan)
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ight security measures are being put in place in preparation for simultaneous elections in Muarojambi, Sarolangun and Tebo regencies, Jambi, on Feb. 15.
“To anticipate unexpected incidents, the police will put in place maximum security measures on election day,” Jambi Police chief Brig.Gen.Yazid Fanani said on Saturday.
He further said the police would try their best to prevent polarization triggered by the elections.
Yazid said the police would pay equal attention to all three regencies. “All areas are prone to security threats on election day. Thus, we are striving to provide maximum security in all areas,” he said.
According to Yazid, the Jambi Police can manage all security measures needed for regional elections. “So far we don’t need additional support from police commands in neighboring provinces. Insya Allah [God willing], the elections will run safely and smoothly,” he said.
To secure the three regencies on the day, the Jambi Police headquarters will dispatch six platoons of personnel, with one platoon comprising 31 personnel. Two platoons will be readied in each regency. They will support security personnel deployed from police offices in the three areas. (ebf)
