Police Investigate Terror Networks behind Attack at Police Headquarters

The police have learned about the ideology of the Islamic State (IS) embraced by the attacker of the National Police headquarters, yet they will still investigate the terror networks behind the assailant.

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Police stand guard with long rifles at National Police Headquarters, Jakarta, Wednesday (31/3/2021). The National Police Headquarters has tightened post-attack guarding of suspected terrorists who died after a gun battle.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS –National Police are investigating the networks supporting suspected terrorist Zakiah Aini, who attacked police officers on Wednesday (31/3/2021) at the National Police headquarters on Jl. Trunojoyo, Jakarta. National Police chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo has ordered police officers who safeguard the headquarters and work on the grounds to increase vigilance and security measures.

During a press conference on Wednesday (31/3) evening, Listyo said the attacker of the police headquarters had been identified as a female by the initials ZA. The attacker was 25 years old and a former university student. “The attacker was a “lone wolf” who championed the ideology of the IS, as evident in her social media posts,” explained Listyo.