Another killed in Ambon violence

Another killed in Ambon violence

AMBON, Maluku: At least one person was found dead on Monday in
the strife-torn city of Ambon, Maluku, after several land mine
explosions there injured six others, including three soldiers.

Piter Joseph, the dead victim, who was mute, sustained several
stab wounds to his body. He had been declared missing on Sunday
night after being abducted by armed men.

The six injured civilians and troops are receiving medical
treatment at separate hospitals in Ambon. They were wounded as
three land mines blew up on Sunday night in the forest near
Galala village, Sirimau subdistrict.

Two of the three injured soldiers may have to have limbs
amputated because their bones were severely broken, according to
local military officer Maj. Herry Suhardi.

Earlier on Saturday night, a bomb hoax forced hundreds off a
ferry, which docked at Gudang Arang port, Benteng village, Ambon.
The passengers await evacuation.

The bomb scare followed the arrest of suspect Ricky Solisa,
who claimed to have planted a bomb inside the ship. However, no
explosive device was discovered. --JP