Four killed in Philippines blast
At least four people were killed and 10 others were injured in an explosion in Isabela City, Basilan, southern Philippines on October 1.
The crime scene. (Photo: philstar.com)The blast reportedly targeted a city’s official delegation.
Local police said the improvised explosive device exploded at about 1:10 pm (local time) in front of the house of Mayor Cherrylyn Santos-Akbar.
An initial investigation revealed that the bomb was planted in a tricycle cab parked along the street, exploding as the convoy of Vice Mayor Abdulbaki Ajibon passed and hitting its back-up vehicle.
Among the victims were two of Vice Mayor Ajibon’s escorts and a bystander.
No one has yet claimed responsibility for the bombing.-VNA
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