The End of the Road

Basri Bagong, a top fugitive in Poso, was arrested by the police after a chase. Tempo was on the scene to witness the event first-hand.

February 6, 2007

Who knows how many he has killed? He is Basri, 30. Since his youth he was known as a hooligan in Poso, scaring both friend and foe. He is well-built, standing about 160 centimeters tall. His arms and legs are covered with tattoos, adding to his fierce appearance. But on Thursday last week, his brutal image melted away as police trained rifles at his head. He had been captured at the end of a chase in the Kayamanya district, 2 kilometers away from

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