'SUICIDE BOMBING'. Horrific scenes in the aftermath of the latest twin explosions in Jolo, Sulu. Among those killed was a suspected suicide bomber, authorities said. | Photos from Joint Task Force Sulu Read updated story at
A FEMALE suicide bomber may have set off the latest twin explosions that shattered Jolo, Sulu and killed 11 persons on Monday, August 24, 2020, military officials said.arrest of the Abu Sayyaf Group leader Anduljihad "Edang" SusukanThe attacks were carried out less than two weeks after Susukan was “turned over” by Moro National Liberation Front founder Nur Misuari to the police.
The second IED exploded at least 100 meters away from the first site. This time, the IED was allegedly carried by a female suicide bomber. Vinluan said they have yet to determine the nationality of the suicide bomber. They have established, however, that the bomber was female.He said the troops were monitoring Mundi Sawadjaan, a suicide bomber who was the subject of the intelligence operation conducted by the four soldiers who were killed by policemen at a checkpoint in Jolo on July 29.
Lieutenant Colonel Ronaldo Mateo, 11th Infantry Division spokesperson, said it was possible that the attack was a form of retaliation by the terrorist group. “We advise the public to stay calm but be vigilant to monitor and report any suspicious persons or items or unusual activities in the area,” said Arevalo.
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