At least nine people were wounded after a grenade hurled by motorcycle-riding assailants exploded in Jolo town in Sulu early Tuesday.
The incident occurred at 6:50 a.m. in Barangay Asturias, GMA News correspondent Peewee Bacuño reported, citing initial police reports.
An initial investigation showed a rider on a red motorcycle threw a grenade at an Army vehicle while it was crossing Scott Road corner Kakuyagan Road.
The grenade missed the Army vehicle but exploded, causing minor wounds to civilians passing by.
Those injured were identified as:
- Hassan Usani
- Rodelio Bitbit
- Ibno Abdulman
- Ferdauzia Rajik
- Merry Boon
- Sitti Kausar Asaddi
- Ruaina Mundi
- Mohammad Kasim Alkimar
- Jaypee Gitgit
They were all brought to a nearby hospital.
Authorities are still determining if the suspect belongs to any armed group in the province.
Authorities are still determining if the suspect belongs to any armed group in the province.
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