Marguerite Afra Sapiie, Jakarta – Top counterterrorism official Comr. Gen. Tito Karnavian on Monday hinted he would conduct a reshuffle soon after he takes over the helm of the National Police.

His statement came in response to speculation that the government would replace State Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief Sutiyoso with Comr. Gen Budi Gunawan, currently the National Police deputy chief.

"Yes, but I don't know when [Budi will become BIN chief]. I've heard about the plan," Tito confirmed to journalists, adding that Budi still held the deputy chief title.

Following his official appointment to be the next National Police chief by the House of Representatives, Tito asserted that he had yet to think about or make any decision about who would be the next National Police deputy chief.

The decision could only be taken following discussions with the internal police corps, with the Police High Ranking Officials Nomination Council (Wanjakti) and with President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, Tito said.

Tito was the youngest of the three-star police generals who were under consideration to succeed the current National Police chief Gen. Badrodin Haiti. The government has not yet announced when Tito would be inaugurated. (bbn)

Source: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/06/27/tito-hints-at-reshuffle-inside-national-police.html