(3rd UPDATE) Sultan Kudarat police say the blast took place in front of a public market in Isulan town
(3rd UPDATE) – At least 7 people were hurt following an explosion in front of a public market in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, on Saturday morning, September 7.
The Sultan Kudarat Provincial Police Office said the incident happened in front of Manolette Bakeshop fronting the public market in Barangay Kalawag 3 in Isulan past 7 am on Saturday.
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) Spokesperson Major Arvin Encinas said an improvised explosive device (IED) was placed beside a parked motorcycle in the vicinity of the public market.
After the blast, military troops immediately arrived and cordoned off the area.
The victims were brought to the Sultan Kudarat Provincial Hospital and the Holy Nazarene Hospital.
Westmincom identified the victims as the following:
Jomar Catalan Aquino
Jarren Binaluon
Terrencio Cagadas
Jay Carnaso
Gerald Cartagena
Gulano Nasim Salip
Niño Minus Virgo
Encinas said it was “still to be determined” who was behind the blast. When asked whether the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) were a suspect, the Westmincom spokesman said it was included in their investigation.
The AFP has condemned the attack as it jointly probes the incident with the police.
“I enjoin everyone to offer their prayers for the speedy recovery of the victims and for the enlightenment of the perpetrators who aim to undermine the stability of Sultan Kudarat," Westmincom chief Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana said in a statement.
"Let us be more vigilant and immediately report any suspicious person or things in your vicinity to avoid such occurrence," he added.
This is the latest blast in the Sultan Kudarat capital. In April, an explosion – also in front of a business establishment – rocked Isulan, hurting at least 18 people.
In August 2018, 3 people were killed and over 30 people injured in a blast in the same village where the latest incident happened.
https://www.rappler.com/nation/239539-isulan-sultan-kudarat-explosion-september-7-2019
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