Fri, 16 Jan 2004

Police seize motorcycle used in bombing

PALOPO, South Sulawesi : The South Sulawesi Police seized a motorcycle on Wednesday which they believe was used during the recent bomb attack in Palopo, South Sulawesi province.

"The motorcycle is owned by Jamil, 26, who has already been questioned by police," South Sulawesi Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Andi Nurman Thahir said on Thursday.

Thus far, he said, there was no evidence that Jamil was involved in the bomb attack.

Police have so far questioned four men who bear a resemblance to sketches of the bombers made by police based on descriptions given by witnesses.

Four people were killed and several others injured when a homemade bomb exploded at the Sampoddo Cafe, Palopo, Luwu district, last Saturday. -- Antara