2 Suspected Pro ISIS Terrorists Shot Dead In Makassar

The location of the raids on suspected pro-ISIS terrorists in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Wednesday, January 6 (DOK. Police)

MAKASSAR - Two suspected terrorists were shot dead in Makassar City, South Sulawesi. Both are suspected of being the pro-ISIS JAD group.

"Two died because they fought with, the initials Mr and SA," said South Sulawesi Police Chief Inspector General Merdisyam to reporters, Wednesday, January 6.

The two suspected terrorists were shot for resisting the police when they were about to be arrested. This operation was carried out by Densus 88 Anti-terror in the Villa Mutiara Biru housing estate, Biringkanaya, Makassar.

Efforts to arrest the suspected terrorist were carried out at around 06.00 WITA. The two suspected terrorists are called ISIS supporters.

"Legal efforts were made in the form of arrests against the terror network supporting the caliphate, ISIS," Merdisyam continued.

Inspector General Merdisyam said the two suspected terrorists who were shot dead had expressed support for ISIS.

"They conducted a special study, supporters of the daulah, Villa Mutiara and the Aridho Foundation in 2016. Together with the hijrah family, they intended to join the ISIS organization in Syria, but it was canceled. Then he was also involved in sending funds to the suicide bombers, at the church in Jolo, Sulu Province, Philippines, "he explained.