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
