JAKARTA, Indonesia – Authorities have confirmed that a total of seven homemade explosive devices were planted at the site of a mosque bombing in Jakarta last week. According to police statements on Tuesday (Nov 11), four of the bombs detonated during Friday prayers, injuring 96 worshippers, including three people in critical condition.
Jakarta Police Chief Asep Edi Suheri told reporters that the devices were detonated remotely, and the attacker appeared to be a “lone wolf” rather than a member of any organized terror group.
“We have found no links between the suspect and any known extremist network,” Edi said. “He acted alone and prepared the materials himself.”
The suspect’s identity has not been publicly disclosed. Authorities described him as a minor and confirmed he is a 17-year-old student from a nearby school. Investigators are still examining his background and motives.
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Police also displayed a toy weapon bearing inscriptions, which was discovered at the scene. The item is being analyzed as part of the ongoing investigation.
Edi further described the accused student as “introverted and reclusive,” noting that he had limited interaction with his peers.
The explosion, which shook the mosque during one of the busiest prayer sessions of the week, has prompted tighter security measures around religious sites across Jakarta.
Authorities continue to investigate how the suspect assembled the explosives and whether he received any outside support or online guidance.
