PNP arrests prime suspect, questions two persons of interests for bomb scare near US embassy
Parts of an improvised Explosive Device (IED) found near the U.S Embassy is presented to the members of the media during a press conference at the Manila Police District (MPD) headquarters in Metro Manila, Philippines November 28, 2016. Reuters/Romeo Ranoco
The ongoing investigation on the thwarted bomb plot near the United States embassy in Roxas Boulevard, Manila has resulted to the capture of the prime suspect of the crime. Two men were invited for questioning regarding the incident that happened on Monday.
Here are three updates on the US Embassy bomb scare.
1. Prime suspect for bomb plot arrested
The Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested on Wednesday the prime suspect who allegedly installed an improvised explosive device (IED) some 200 meters from the US Embassy on Monday.
The man was identified as 34-year old Rayson Kilala also known as Rashid Kilala, The Philippine Daily Inquirer reported. His address is listed as no. 092 Barangay Bagumbayan in Bulakan, Bulacan, in which town he was also arrested through the joint efforts of the Manila and Bulacan police.
2. Two persons of interest subjected for questioning
Meanwhile, the Manila Police District is investigating two persons who may be involved in the failed bombing attempt in the embassy. According to CNN Philippines, NCR Police Office (NCRPO) Chief Supt. Oscar Albayalde clarified the two are labeled as “persons of interest” and not suspects pending the result of the probe. The two, whose names were not identified, were placed under police custody. Both were reported to be natives of Marawi City.
3. Incident could be linked to Davao city night market bombing
Authorities are looking into the possibilities that the recent bomb plot was related to the bombing in the Davao City night market on Sept. 2. The deadly attack claimed the lives of 15 people and wounded 71 others. Three of the 10 suspected terrorists behind the incident were arrested. They were linked to the armed Islamist Group, Maute Group which has ties with the Abu Sayyaf.
The IED that was discovered inside a box, contained a blasting cap, detonator, a cellphone and a 9-volt battery. The 81-millimeter mortar was described as similar to one use in the Davao city night market, a signature of the Maute Group. It was found by a street sweeper in a trash can along the boulevard at past 7 am.
Authorities had immediately safely denoted the bomb shortly after it was confirmed an explosive device.
http://www.ibtimes.ph/us-embassy-bomb-plot-investigation-explosive-device-rashid-kilala-5138
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