At least five killed in Jakarta bombing attack

At least five people, including two suspected bombers and three officers, were killed in a double suicide bombing attack in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 24.
At least five killed in Jakarta bombing attack ảnh 1People stand outside the bombing site in Jakarta (Photo: AFP/VNA)

Jakarta (VNA) – At leastfive people, including two suspected bombers and three officers, were killed ina double suicide bombing attack in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 24.

Indonesian police said the attacktook place near a Transjakarta bus station in Kampung Melayu in the easternpart of Jakarta capital city. The first blast went off at 8:58 pm (local time),and the second just two minutes later.

Special forces and bomb expertshave been deployed to the scene, while nearby traffic has been blocked off forinvestigation.

Transjakarta transport company’sdirector Budi Kaliwono affirmed to support the investigation via the station’scameras, and expressed his concern that the blasts would affect the number ofpassengers.

He also urged passengers toimmediately report any suspicious activities to the police.

In an interview on the localMetro TV, Indonesian President Joko Widodo has called for calm and unity amongthe people and vowed to crack down on any forces that threaten security in thecountry.-VNA
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