Logistics Crisis Hits Sibolga as Bulog Warehouse Faces Looting

Natural Disaster Triggers Food Distribution Emergency

A severe natural disaster has caused significant logistics disruptions in Sibolga, leading to the looting of a Perum Bulog warehouse. The incident has brought attention to the critical state of food distribution systems during such emergencies. According to Andi Afdal, Director of Operations and Public Services at Bulog, the looting occurred as a direct consequence of the disaster disrupting logistics access, thereby putting the local community in a state of food emergency.

Response and Recovery Efforts

Bulog's management, along with local authorities including the regional government, TNI, and Polri, are working in tandem to address the situation. Budi Cahyanto, Bulog's North Sumatra Regional Leader, emphasized the ongoing efforts to coordinate with all relevant parties to restore distribution channels and stabilize the affected area. The situation remains critical, with a focus on swift recovery and prevention of future occurrences through improved disaster mitigation strategies.