Bomb squad disposes of improvised explosive device near US Embassy. Photographed by Edd Gumban, Philstar
A third suspect in the foiled bombing attempt near the United States embassy in Manila was arrested Saturday, multiple sources from both the military and police said Saturday.
The sources identified the suspect as Mohammad Jumao-as.
"He's the accomplice of Rashid Kilala, alias Rayson Sacdal Kilala of Bulakan. Jumao-as was arrested around noon Saturday," one of them said.
Rashid was earlier arrested together with Jiaher Guinar.
The source declined to disclose more details, as intelligence operations were still ongoing to get more suspects.
But another source, who corroborated the news of the arrest, said Jumao-as is possibly the one who left the improvised explosive device (IED) near the embassy that was made from a mortar round.
A composite facial sketch of the suspect was earlier made public by the Philippine National Police (PNP).
According to PNP Director General Ronald de la Rosa, the suspects are with the Maute Group, a local terror cell based in Butig, Lanao del Sur raring to be recognized as being associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Because of the terror threat from the Maute Group, the government has raised alert levels throughout the country.
Late this week, the military announced it had already dislodged elements of the Maute Group from their brief siege of an old municipal hall in Butig.
The battle left at least 61 terrorists dead and scores of wounded on both sides.
http://interaksyon.com/article/134912/cops-take-in-3rd-suspect-in-foiled-embassy-bombing-try
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