Two killed in latest clash in South Sulawesi<\/p>\n
SINJAI, South Sulawesi (JP): Two people were killed on
\nWednesday night when armed thugs clashed with members of Forbes,
\na public-initiated group combating crime, in Biroro village, East
\nSinjai district, Sinjai regency, South Sulawesi.<\/p>\n
The incident occurred when about 50 crooks and thugs from the
\ndistrict, armed with guns and sharp weapons, attacked the Forbes
\nheadquarters, which is also the residence of the group's
\nchairman, Zainuddin.<\/p>\n
Neighbors, including several members of Forbes, rushed to help
\nZainuddin. During the fray two Forbes members were killed, though
\nZainuddin survived the attack.<\/p>\n
The clash ended when the police arrived. But Forbes
\ncoordinator Yahya Abdullah alleged the police were slow to move
\nin to halt the attack. He claimed some officers backed gambling
\nspots and alcohol distribution networks, which have become
\nprofitable sources of income for local thugs.<\/p>\n
\"When the incident began, I called the police but they didn't
\ndo anything. Then I called the local military chief and told him
\nto contact the police,\" Yahya said.<\/p>\n
Yahya said he believed the attack was in retaliation for
\nForbes' raids on illegal nightspots in the area.<\/p>\n
The village was still tense on Friday afternoon. Police have
\nstationed two platoons of officers in the village to prevent any
\nfurther violence.<\/p>\n
The two people killed in the attack were identified as Umar,
\n35, and Ambo, 40.<\/p>\n
Umar, a junior high school teacher, died of gunshot wounds,
\nwhile Ambo died of slash wounds.<\/p>\n
Biroro is about 310 kilometers east of the provincial capital
\nMakassar. (27\/emf)<\/p>",
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