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Pidie Police Distributes Aid to Tornado Victims in Sigli

AHMAD ZULFIKAR SAGALA - Friday, 22 May 2026 10:30
Pidie Police Distributes Aid to Tornado Victims in Sigli
PHOTO: Adli Safwan
AID DISTRIBUTION: AKBP Jaka Mulyana symbolically hands over relief aid to residents affected by the tornado in Lampoh Krueng Village, Sigli.

PIDIE | INDATANEWS.COM The Police of Pidie, led by AKBP Jaka Mulyana, distributed humanitarian relief assistance to residents affected by a tornado that struck Sigli District on Thursday (May 21, 2026).

The aid distribution took place in Lampoh Krueng Village and was attended by senior police officials, including the Head of Logistics of Pidie Police, Kompol Pitriadi, the Chief of Sigli Police Sector, AKP Junaidi Akbar, and Deputy Chief Iptu Hermansyah. The operation was also supported by personnel from both Pidie Police and Sigli Police Sector.

Local village leaders and administrative officials were present, including Geuchik Alaudin of Lampoh Krueng and Geuchik Hj. Yusri of Gampong Meunasah Peukan, alongside families of the aid recipients.

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POLICE SOLIDARITY: AKBP Jaka Mulyana emphasizes police support as a form of closeness to the community during disaster response efforts. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)

Aid Response After Tornado Disaster

The assistance was provided following a severe tornado that hit parts of Sigli District on Wednesday (May 20, 2026), causing significant damage to homes and livelihoods. The relief targeted residents who directly suffered from the natural disaster's impact.

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Among the beneficiaries were Raihan (39), a daily laborer from Lampoh Krueng Village, Azhari Mansur (61), a retired resident from Meunasah Peukan Village, and Fauzan (52), a civil servant from the same area.

ON-SITE ASSISTANCE: Officers from Pidie Police and local village officials oversee the distribution of aid to affected residents. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)

Police Presence and Community Solidarity

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AKBP Jaka Mulyana emphasized that the distribution of aid reflects the presence of the police within the community, particularly during times of crisis.

"We hope this assistance can ease the burden of affected residents. The police will continue to provide protection, service, and care for the community," he stated.

He also reaffirmed the commitment of the force under the Indonesian National Police Polri to remain close to the public through humanitarian actions.

Coordination and Disaster Preparedness

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The police chief urged village administrations to maintain close coordination with law enforcement during emergencies to ensure swift response and effective mitigation efforts.

Pidie Police also confirmed that monitoring and coordination efforts will continue to address potential aftereffects of the disaster in the region. (IDNC)

REPORTER: Adli Safwan | EDITOR: Fik Sagala

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