Indonesian Armed Forces Commander: ISIS in the Philippines, Warships Stand By in Border The warships has been patrol from Moluccas till Central Sulawesi

CIDISS – TNI has deployed a number of warships in Indonesian waters bordering with Philippines. This deployment, said TNI Commander General Gatot Nurmantyo, is intended to prevent the entry of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria or ISIS groups into Indonesian territory.

“The TNI first deployed warships to patrol the sea from North Maluku to Central Sulawesi,” said the TNI Commander such quote in viva news.

The TNI Commander’s statement responded to a question about the anticipation of a group of ISIS attacks that had entered the city of Marawi, the Philippines. “Then in Tarakan (North Kalimantan) also deployed warships, we also cooperate with the forces of the Philippines and Malaysia,” said Gatot.

The TNI Commander also explained that the TNI also held intelligence operations from North Maluku, Morotai to the outermost islands of Sulawesi.

“From Tarakan also deployed troops to guard the beaches and illegal port. And it also work together with the police, in cooperation with all components of society, “he said.