Bomb explodes in front of Lamitan City police station

From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 7): Bomb explodes in front of Lamitan City police station

ISABELA CITY, Basilan -- An improvised bomb exploded late Sunday in front of the police station in nearby Lamitan City, this province.

Supt. Oscar Nantez, provincial police director, disclosed the incident occurred around 9:10 p.m. Sunday in front of the police station in Barangay Matibay, Lamitan City.

However, Nantes said no one was killed or wounded during the explosion.

He said a thorough investigation is being conducted in a bid to unmask the identity of the suspects as well as to determine whether or not it was the handiwork of the Abu Sayyaf brigands.

Senior Insp. Gean Gallardo, Lamitan City police chief, has ordered his personnel to strengthen the security of the police station.

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