Ankara Governor Onal: It Is Highly Possible That A-4 Plastic Explosive Was Used In The Attack

ANKARA - "It is highly possible that A-4 plastic explosive was used in yesterday's attack on Ankara's busy Anafartalar Shopping Mall," Ankara Governor Kemal Onal said on Wednesday.
Onal held a news conference after attending a meeting at the Prime Ministry Office.
Asked whether Guven Akkus, the suicide bomber, was a member of any organization, Onal said that they could not find out such a link.
When asked, "there was a reception at the Anatolian Civilizations Museum to mark the opening of the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF-2007). Did the attack target the chief of the General Staff or the area?" Onal said, "when we get tangible results, we will share them with you."
Onal said that they would distribute a photograph of the suicide bomber to press members.
When recalled that intelligence units warned against acts of terror, Onal told reporters, "on Monday, a meeting was held and such possibilities were assessed. Our security forces were on alert not only in Ankara but also in all other cities. However, it is impossible to predict when, where or how such acts would be staged."
Onal said that findings revealed that bomber was acting alone.
He said that there was no detention in connection with the attack.
"It was revealed that the bomber had two separate criminal records and spent two years in prison for hanging illegal posters, resisting police and being member of an illegal organization," Onal added.