Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Bomb explodes at Kiamba market
AN IMPROVISED explosive device (IED) exploded Sunday afternoon at the vicinity of the public market in Kiamba, Sarangani but no one was reported injured.
Reports from the military showed that the IED exploded at the Julius Bargain House owned by a certain Fernando Palmes. It is located inside the public market along Aquino Street.
Initial investigation showed that the bomb was inside a carton box left by an unidentified man wearing a white t-shirt and a white cap shortly before the explosion around 12:30 in the afternoon.
The bomber was described by witnesses as 5'5" in height, light in built, fair-skinned and between 18-20 years old. The bomber reportedly boarded a blue motorcycle without a plate number and sped towards southeastern direction.
No one was wounded in the said explosion as the store closes for noon breaks.
Authorities are looking into the angle of extortion and diversionary tactics by lawless elements.
Government troops are currently engaging the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels in Maasim, Sarangani that resulted to the death of one rebel identified as Nasser Benito. Benito was said to have participated in last month's attack at the Maasim town hall and police station.
Three Army soldiers were meanwhile wounded from the firefight last September 12-13 in Barangay Daliao.
The military is claiming to have killed 20 more of MILF rebels, as per report from the civilians in the area. One carbine, one .45 pistol, assorted ammunitions, uniforms and personal belongings were also recovered in the encounter site. (BOT)
