After The Fire, The Makassar DPRD Office Was Arrested By Residents This Morning

A number of people took the loot after the Makassar City DPRD office was burned by a mob, on Jalan Andi Pangeran Pettarani, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Saturday (30/8/2025). (Photo: ANTARA)

After the Makassar City DPRD Office was burned by the crowd at night during a demonstration on Jalan Andi Pangeran Pettarani Makassar, South Sulawesi, this Saturday morning a number of people looted valuables.

Based on observations, Saturday, it was seen that they were busy taking parts from the burning car. Several others entered the office to take electronic goods to the cooler compressor.

They took items that did not belong to them without any prohibiting them, even though there were security forces.

"Instead of staying sir, it's better to take it for sale. There are also many people like that, take the car's iron to sell. We can weigh it on the ground," said Amran, one of the residents, as reported by ANTARA, Saturday, August 30.

It was also seen that the situation of the council office after being burned turned into an impromptu tourist spot. Many people deliberately came to take pictures with very sad office conditions, with car carcasses that had been scorched by fire.

There was even a live broadcast on their respective social media accounts to provide news of current conditions, after the DPRD office was attacked by the masses from 19.30 WITA to 02.30 WITA.

From observations, the incident of burning the council office occurred from night until early morning. This morning many people looted goods at the office deliberately brought equipment to smooth the looting.

There were no police officers seen guarding, and there was no prohibition against anyone who wanted to take the items.

From the burning incident of the Makassar City DPRD office, as many as eight people became victims. Four people were declared dead, two people were critical and three other victims were injured who are now being treated in hospital.