At least 4 killed in grenade explosion in south Philippines
At least four people have been killed and 23 others injured in a grenade explosion on March 25 in Jolo, the Sulu Islands, in the south of the Philippines.
Police of the Philippines (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – At least four people have been killed and 23 others injured in
a grenade explosion on March 25 in Jolo, the Sulu Islands, in the south of the Philippines.
Colonel Cirilito Sobejana, who commanded the Joint Task Force Sulu, said a suspect threw a grenade into a bakery shop at 19:00 on March 25, instantly killing three people and injuring 20 others.
The injured were rushed to a local hospital and one with the severe wounds died on the morning of March 26.
Sobejana said policemen apprehended the suspect and are investigating the case.-VNA
Colonel Cirilito Sobejana, who commanded the Joint Task Force Sulu, said a suspect threw a grenade into a bakery shop at 19:00 on March 25, instantly killing three people and injuring 20 others.
The injured were rushed to a local hospital and one with the severe wounds died on the morning of March 26.
Sobejana said policemen apprehended the suspect and are investigating the case.-VNA
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