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Indonesia’s police chief reshuffles 199 officers, including three provincial chiefs
Indonesia’s police chief, Suyudi Ario Seto, has reassigned 199 senior and mid-level officers.
The changes are set out in an order dated October 10, 2026.
Brigadier General Aries Syahbudin will lead the national traffic police, replacing Inspector General Wibowo.
Three provinces also have new police chiefs: Bangka Belitung, North Kalimantan and Lampung.
Police said the reshuffle is part of managing the organization and officers’ careers, with appointments based on organizational needs and officers’ abilities and records.
The stated aim is to strengthen police performance and maintain continuity in their work.
The newly appointed officers are expected to adapt quickly to their roles and local conditions, while maintaining professional and responsive service.
Indonesia’s police chief, Suyudi Ario Seto, reshuffled 199 senior and mid-ranking officers.
The reshuffle was set out in a police telegram dated October 10, 2026.
The changes include new chiefs for three provinces: Bangka Belitung Islands, North Kalimantan and Lampung.
Brigadier General Aries Syahbudin was appointed chief of the National Police Traffic Corps.
Police spokesman Johnny Eddizon Isir said the appointments were intended to strengthen institutional performance and support career development.
- Who
- Indonesia’s police chief, Suyudi Ario Seto, reshuffled 199 senior and mid-ranking officers.
- What
- The reshuffle includes new appointments to national police roles and three provincial chief posts.
- When
- The police telegram is dated October 10, 2026; the changes were reported on October 11.
- Where
- Indonesia.
- Why
- Police spokesman Johnny Eddizon Isir said the reshuffle was part of organizational development and career advancement, aimed at strengthening performance and ensuring continuity of police duties.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Personnel placements consider organizational needs, competence, capability, track record and integrity.
Every official is expected to adapt quickly, maintain integrity, and deliver professional and responsive performance.
The police reshuffle was recorded in Chief of Police Telegram No. ST/2251/X/KEP/2026.
CNN Indonesia reported the reshuffle and quoted police spokesman Johnny Eddizon Isir.
- Officers reshuffled
- 199 senior and mid-ranking personnel
- Telegram
- ST/2251/X/KEP/2026
- Telegram date
- October 10, 2026
- New traffic corps chief
- Brigadier General Aries Syahbudin
- Bangka Belitung Islands police chief
- Inspector General Agus Wijayanto
- North Kalimantan police chief
- Brigadier General Andi Syahriful Taufik
- Lampung police chief
- Brigadier General Yustan Alpiani
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