IMELDA, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY – An improvised bomb
exploded at Imelda Commercial Complex in front of M&M Alrahfi garment shop
owned by Merpha Barabadan Bano of
Poblacion Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay Province Wednesday evening wounding one 14
year old Alraffy Barabadan Bano who was
immediately rushed to the nearest Hospital.
102nd Infantry
Brigade Commander Col. Gerardo F. Barrientos immediately directed the elements
from the 3rd Explosive Ordnance Detachment and AFP K-9 unit to
support the PNP SOCO in the initial post blast investigation and other
necessary assistance at the site.
44th Infantry
Battalion Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Yegor Rey P. Barroquillo Jr., said that
in coordination with the local PNP he immediately deployed appropriate number
of troops to the blast site to provide necessary assistance.
The local PNP is now on
their thorough investigation to identify the responsible suspects. Motive has
yet to be determined as of press time. Initial investigation disclosed, the
bomb used is an Improvised
Explosive Device (IED)
Meanwhile, Tabak Chief Maj.
General Ricardo Rainier G. Cruz III, directed Col. Barrientos to assist the local
PNP in its law enforcement. “Our people
must remain vigilant and must report at once all suspicious moves or actions of
any persons in our locality to the authorities. We can always address all
security concerns if everybody will cooperate”. MGen. Cruz appealed.