Makassar, S Sulawesi (ANTARA Sulsel) - The Makassar city government has vowed to extend aid to the victims of the fishing bomb explosion, including the families of those who died.
"On behalf of the city government, I offer our condolences to the victims of the bomb blast," Deputy Mayor of Makassar Syamzu Rizal said here on Tuesday, adding that the explosion that killed two residents occurred at 3:30 p. m. local time.
Rizal, who is concurrently the chairman of the Makassar chapter of the Red Cross, also promised to help the residents whose houses were damaged due to the blast.
"We have budget set aside at the social affairs office to help victims of disasters through reconstruction and rehabilitation. What we have promised must be realized," he emphasized.
Rizal has asked the head of Biringkanaya sub-district, Syahrum Makkuradde, to handle the aid for the victims.
The fishing bomb explosion, which occurred in a house in Puri Pattene Permai Housing Complex on Monday, resulted in two casualties, according to the police.
"The bodies of the two dead victims, identified as Hj Ramlah (55) and Sania (35), were moved. Several other victims in critical condition were rushed to the hospital for intensive care," the chief of the Biringkanaya sub-district police, Commissioner Azis Yunus, affirmed.
The explosion seriously damaged ten houses, as well, the police pointed out.
Moreover, the chief of the South Sulawesi provincial police force, Anton Setiadji, revealed that the blast was a low intensity one and allegedly originated in a rented house.
The police are still investigating the case.
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