Twin explosions in Jolo, Sulu left at least 9 dead and several injured. JoloBlasts READ:
LOOK: More photos of an explosion in Jolo, Sulu Monday. [Contributed photos] pic.twitter.com/8Vk5Zul23kMANILA - At least seven soldiers, 4 civilians, and a suspected suicide bomber were killed, while more than 40 were injured as twin explosions ripped through the town plaza of Jolo in the southern province of Sulu on Monday noon, authorities said.
"Initially, it's an IED planted in a motorbike," said Maj. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., chief of the military's Western Mindanao Command. "Nasa kabilang kalye itong pangalawang pagsabog. Malakas. More or less 70 meters away sa kabilang panig," said Butlangan, who was reporting from the scene. The military is in pursuit of alleged perpetrator and Abu Sayyaf leader Mundi Sawadjaan, who was behind the twin blasts that rocked Jolo Cathedral last year killing more than 20 people, Vinluan disclosed."Nung May pa 'yun. Actually, 'yun 'yung sinusundan namin nung, kaya nga may namatay na 4 na sundalo nun diba. Ang target nila, yung suicide bombers, plus si Mundi Sawadjaan," he said.
Over a week ago, ASG leader Anduljihad "Idang" Susukan was turned over to authorities in Davao City by Moro National Liberation Front leader Nur Misuari. Troops are "evacuating and providing treatment for the casualties while securing the area" said military spokesperson Maj. Gen. Edgard Arevalo.
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