Location Of Makassar Cathedral Explosion Is Close To Two Police Stations And A City Hall

The location of the explosion near the Makassar Cathedral Church (Source: Special)

JAKARTA - The explosion of a suspected suicide bombing occurred in Ujung Pandang, Makassar. The location of the explosion, in the vicinity of the Cathedral Church, is also known to be in an area with the Ujung Pandang Police, the Makassar Police, and the Makassar City Hall Office.

The explosion occurred at Kajaolalido Street, Ujung Pandang District, Makassar City, Sunday, March 28 at around 10.30 central Indonesia time. The police have now moved towards the scene.

"The bang, the distance from the cathedral to Kimia Farma is one kilometer, yes, it sounds (big)," quoted residents in a Kompas TV broadcast.

It is known that when the explosion occurred, a number of church congregants were worshiping at the location. Many residents and church congregants scattered out.

"Some shouted bombs and there were some restaurant waiters whose clothes were stained with blood," he added.

Until this news was published, there was no official statement from the police about the explosion.