THE bomb was set to detonate in 38 minutes. At the end of May 2005, Mujadid, then 27, carefully placed the device next to the Tentena branch of the Bank Rakyat Indonesia building in Central Sulawesi. He quickly headed for a nearby motorcycle which was kept running by his partner, Iwan Irano. The two of them headed north, speeding off in the direction of the City of Poso.

In another location, Amril Ngiode alias Aat, and Ardin were also on the mov