diff --git a/npm_install.py b/npm_install.py
index c0c8cc4..1981ab3 100644
--- a/npm_install.py
+++ b/npm_install.py
@@ -1014,6 +1014,7 @@ def install_logrotate_for_data_logs():
     notifempty
     copytruncate
     create 0640 root root
+    su root root
 	postrotate
 		if [ -f /run/angie/angie.pid ]; then
 			kill -USR1 $(cat /run/angie/angie.pid)