Security forces at a checkpoint in Sulu found materials to make improvised bombs in a pickup used by suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf Group over the weekend.
Joint Task Group Sulu headed by Col. Allan Arrojado in coordination with Marine Battalion Landing Team 9 commander Lt. Col. Enstein Calaoa and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Police Regional Office OIC PSSupt. Noel Armilla conducted checkpoint operations prompted by a tip that alleged members of the Abu Sayyaf were passing through Barangay Bungkaong in Patikul town in a Mitsubishi pickup.
The authorities found the following materials inside the vehicle:
- Two 20-gallon containers of ammonium nitrate
- Three Mk2 hand grenades
- A plastic bottle filled with TNT
- Two blasting caps
- Nylon wire
- Batteries and wirings
The passengers inside the vehicle were identified as Jumli Pulah, Hassan Jubakal, Ingki Abdula, and Basir Alih.
The discovery happened a few weeks after a bus exploded in Bukidnon, killing 10 people and injuring several others.
The Philippine National Police linked the incident to an extortion attempt by a member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters. The BIFF has denied it was involved in the bombing.
The Philippine National Police linked the incident to an extortion attempt by a member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters. The BIFF has denied it was involved in the bombing.
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