Capture of the Trader-Terrorist
After a long search, police were finally able to apprehend Abu Dujana. Seven other terrorist suspects were rounded up several hours later. One of them, it was later discovered, was the interim leader of Jemaah Islamiyah. Although they now have less room to maneuver, this group should never be underestimated. Read also Tempo’s special interview with Abu Dujana.
June 19, 2007
IT was almost time for the noontime prayer. It was the day to elect the village chief of Kebarongan at Kemranjen district, Banyumas, Central Java, on Saturday two weeks ago. Children were playing outside. Yusron Mahmudi, 37, wanted to share in the fun with his four kids.
He got on a motorcycle with three of them, ages 8, 5, and 2. The youngest, just 6 months old, was being carried by Sri Mardiyati, the child’s mother. “Ma, I will drive slow.
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