Troops foil bombing attempt in Lamitan City

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 29): Troops foil bombing attempt in Lamitan City
  

Government troops have foiled a roadside bombing attempt by suspected Abu Sayyaf brigands in Lamitan City, Basilan province, a police official said.

Senior Insp. Gean Gallardo, Lamitan City police chief, said this came about following the discovery of an improvised bomb around 3:30 p.m. Saturday along the Basilan circumferential road particularly in Barangay Parangbasak, Lamitan City.

Gallardo said the improvised bomb was discovered following information from concerned residents in the area.

Gallardo said they immediately cordoned the place and coordinated with the Army’s explosive ordnance demolition (EOD) for proper action.

He said Army’s 39th EOD team rendered safe procedures and disrupted the improvised bomb around 4:45 p.m. of the same day.

He said the component of the IED was placed in a paint container with attached handheld as the triggering device.

Meanwhile, Gallardo ordered his personnel to intensify roving patrol along the highway in Lamitan City to ensure the protection of motorists in the area.

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