Makassar Cathedral Bomber Made A Will For His Parents, Ready For Syahid

JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo said the suicide bomber at the Cathedral church, Makassar, South Sulawesi, left a will for his parents before taking action. The man with the initials L said goodbye while declaring that he was ready to be martyred.

"What we need to inform you is that this brother L had left a will to his parents which said that he said goodbye and was ready to die of martyrdom," said the Chief of Police in Makassar, Monday, March 29.

The suicide bomber L while in action hitched a ride on his wife with the initials YSF. The identities of YSF and L were confirmed through the identification of Inafis and Puslabfor.

"Brother L and YSF several months ago, to be precise 6 months married Rizaldi, who had been arrested some time ago in January. Rizaldi is a JAD group associated with the events at the Jolo Cathedral in the Philippines in 2018, "continued Listyo Sigit.

From the investigation into the Makassar bomb case, Densus 88 then arrested 4 suspected terrorists, namely the US, S, MR, and AA. They are both from the Villa Mutiara study group, Biringkanaya, Makassar. On January 6, 2021, Densus 88 ambushed suspected terrorists at Villa Mutiara.

"(Of the four suspected terrorists) each has a role to provide a role to provide doctrine and prepare plans for jihad and also play a role in buying materials to be used as a tool to carry out suicide bombings," said Listyo Sigit.

Meanwhile in Jakarta, Densus 88 arrested 4 suspected terrorists with the initials ZA, AA, AJ, and DS. From there, searches were carried out in Bekasi and Condet, East Jakarta.

"We found evidence, 5 active bombs of axle bombs that are ready for use, then 5 large jars containing acetone, H2O2, HCL, sulfur, and a thermometer, which these materials will be processed into explosives. The amount is approximately 4 kilograms. Then a 1.5 kg TATP type explosive was found,” explained the Chief of Police.