Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Governor Mujiv Hataman yesterday lashed at the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) as the “biggest traitor of Islam” for perpetrating a deadly bomb attack in Davao City Friday night that killed 14 people and wounded more than 60 others.
Hataman assailed the bandit group as the “biggest traitor of Islam” for proving once again its “betrayal of the values and principles we (Muslims) hold dear as a peace-loving people.”
“We are no strangers to such incidents, and we know the fear and sorrow that come with these tragedies,” said the ARMM governor, whose home-province of Basilan has been under extensive military operations due to the ASG’s unabated atrocities that include kidnappings and beheading of victims.
GUARDED MOMENTS – Members of Task Force Davao stand guard in front of the San Pedro Cathedral Sunday as Dabawenyos tried to return to normal life, two days after Friday’s deadly explosion at the night market on Roxas Avenue. (Keith Bacongco)/Manila Bulletin
“Islam does not condone the spilling of blood. The murder of innocent people has no place in Islam. Acts of terrorism are not and will never be the way toward unity and progress. We are one with Davao City in this time of grief. In the fight for peace, we will not falter,” Hataman pointed out.
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) leadership on Saturday also condemned the Davao City blast, offering support to any government campaign in hunting down suspects in the deadly attack.
Meanwhile, Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida also condemned the recent blast and renewed his government’s support to Philippine authorities in fighting terrorism.
“I am deeply shocked to learn that a bombing incident caused numerous casualties in Davao City. I firmly condemn this terrorist act in the strongest terms,” Kishida told Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay.
“I would like to pray for the deceased, and express my heartfelt sympathy to the (victims) and their families. I would like to express my strong solidarity to the Philippine Government and people. In this time of difficulties, Japan stands with the Philippines. Japan will continue to closely cooperate with the Philippines in tackling terrorism,” Kishida said.
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