Dozens of Islamic militant prisoners who took over a police detention center near Indonesia's capital and killed five officers surrendered to police today, the country's top security minister said.
The riot erupted late Tuesday at the headquarters of the elite Mobile Brigade police in Depok, on Jakarta's southern outskirts, where four days earlier authorities arrested three militants they accuse of planning to attack police.
Most of the prisoners surrendered before dawn today following an ultimatum from security personnel, said Coordinating Minister for Politics, Law and Security Wiranto, who goes by one name.
About 10 inmates refused to give up but shortly were subdued when police fired smoke bombs and tear gas.
He said those involved were "detained terrorists."
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