Chief of Police Ali Fidan said, "As the Turkish Police Organization, we fulfill our responsibility in the fight against FETO with great sensitivity, with the fighting spirit of our heroes who served at the expense of their lives on the night of July 15, and we never compromise on this fight." he said.
Fidan published a message on the occasion of "15 July Democracy and National Unity Day".
Emphasizing that the nation signed a great epic written in golden letters in history by protecting its homeland, flag, state and democracy on July 15, 2016, Fidan stated that millions of citizens who came to the squares upon the call of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stood together against the treacherous coup attempt targeting the national will and protected their country, democracy and future.
Fidan pointed out that the coup attempt carried out by FETO members aimed to eliminate the constitutional order, render the legitimate authority of the state dysfunctional, and targeted the national security and survival of the country.
Stating that the unity and wisdom displayed by citizens from 7 to 70 once again confirms that the subject of democracy is the nation, Fidan emphasized that it has been clearly demonstrated that tutelage centers cannot dominate the elected will. Fidan said, "Our nation has declared to the whole world that there will be no power over the national will by saying 'The Will is Ours, the Victory is Ours'." he said.
Police General Director Ali Fidan said:
"Our fight against FETO continues uninterruptedly with the determined stance put forward by all institutions of our state in cooperation. As the Turkish Police Department, we fulfill our responsibility in the fight against FETO with great sensitivity, with the fighting spirit of our heroes who served at the expense of their lives on the night of July 15, and we never compromise on this fight.
"On the 10th anniversary of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day, I remember with mercy, gratitude and respect our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for our democracy, independence and the future of our country, and express my gratitude to our heroic veterans."