BLAST IN NILAI: SUSPECT IMPROVISES IED OUT OF ANGER OVER HIS EX-LOVER

SEREMBAN, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The man suspected of being involved in an explosion using an improvised explosive device (IED) in Desa Palma, Nilai is believed to have made the device out of anger and resentment towards his ex-girlfriend who left him five years ago.

Nilai district police chief Supt Johari Yahya said the 62-year-old suspect often talked about his disappointment with his ex-girlfriend to a neighbour, thus reinforcing his confession.

"However, interrogation is still continuing but is quite limited given the suspect's health condition which does not allow it and he is still being treated. So far, 24 witnesses have recorded their statements," he said in a statement here today.

Earlier, the man was remanded for another seven days starting tomorrow after his remand ended today.

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad was previously reported to have said that the suspect in the explosion case that occurred on the morning of Dec 22 was arrested around Batang Benar, Nilai at 4.15 pm on Dec 27 with burn marks on his face, body, hands and feet.

The suspect is believed to have technical knowledge and specialised skills in making explosives based on the discovery of devices and equipment seized from the man's rented house.

-- BERNAMA