Prabowo Delivers Official Statement on the Death of an Online Motorcycle Taxi Driver Hit by a Brimob Armored Vehicle

Light House Denver – President Prabowo Subianto issued a statement on unrest that led to the death of an online motorcycle taxi (ojol) driver on August 29, 2025. He delivered the statement through an official video shared with journalists.

Earlier, Affan Kurniawan, an ojol driver, was killed after being struck by a Brimob armored tactical vehicle during heated demonstrations in front of the House of Representatives on Thursday. The incident drew significant public attention as it occurred amid mass protests involving thousands of participants.

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Prabowo’s Statement

In his speech, Prabowo Subianto emphasized that he had been closely monitoring developments, including demonstrations that escalated into acts of violence. He stressed that the government would carefully record every grievance raised by the people and take necessary actions to address them.

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“Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamualaikum wr.wb. Peace be upon us all. Shalom salve. Om swastiastu. Namo budaya.

I have been following recent developments, especially last night’s events, where demonstrations turned into anarchic actions. The government under my leadership will always strive to do the best for the people. Every concern expressed by society will be noted and followed up,” Prabowo said.

Call for Order

Prabowo also urged the public to remain vigilant against groups seeking to provoke chaos. He underlined that violent acts would only harm the people, disrupt national progress, and hinder Indonesia’s path toward advancement.

He further asserted that legitimate aspirations could still be conveyed peacefully and lawfully, without resorting to destructive actions. According to Prabowo, the government remains open to making improvements in areas that require attention for the benefit of society.

Hopes for the Nation

Concluding his remarks, Prabowo highlighted the importance of unity in ensuring that Indonesia becomes an independent, sovereign, and economically strong nation. He stated that the country’s collective mission is to rise from hardship, eradicate poverty, and achieve industrial self-reliance.

“Our nation is rebuilding itself, gathering all strength, energy, and resources to create a strong and prosperous country capable of standing on its own feet. Legitimate aspirations may be voiced, but they must not be exploited to incite unrest,” he stressed.

Prabowo ended his speech with greetings of unity across religions and cultures, closing with the exclamation “Merdeka!” as a symbol of the spirit to safeguard national integrity.