25 May 2017 | 04:06 PM UTC
Indonesia: At least two people killed in suspected suicide bombing in East Jakarta May 24 /update 1
Police officials report that at least two people were killed in a suspected suicide bombing at a bus station in East Jakarta, including the attacker, on May 24
Event
Police officials reported that a suspected suicide bomber carried out an attack on a bus station in the Kampung Melayu area of East Jakarta on Wednesday, May 24. Initial reports indicate that the bomber and one police officer were killed in the blast and at least three other people were wounded. The Transjakarta bus terminal has been temporarily closed as police continue to investigate the incident. Avoid the area.
Context
Witnesses reported two explosions at the bus station. According to media reports, the first explosion occurred at approximately 21:00 (local time) and the second blast follow between five to ten minutes later.
According to various Western intelligence security assessments, there is a high threat from terrorism in Indonesia. The National Police and the Counter terrorism unit have arrested dozens of individuals on terror charges across the country in the past year. Terrorist groups continue to plan attacks and have the capacity and intent to carry out these attacks at anytime and anywhere in the country.
Advice
Individuals in Jakarta are advised to avoid the area around the explosion site, monitor the situation, remain vigilant, and report any suspicious objects or behavior to the authorities.
