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Jolo suicide bomber subject of 4 slain soldiers’ intel mission – sources
The military has identified a female suicide bomber as the perpetrator of the second explosion in the twin bombings that occurred in Jolo, Sulu.
The first explosion was a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attached to a motorcycle, which occurred at around 11:55 a.m. near the Paradise Food Plaza grocery store.
A second explosion occurred at around 1:15 p.m. when a woman approached soldiers near Leng's Snack House and detonated herself.
The second blast killed a soldier who was approaching the bomber.
The incident resulted in the deaths of 6 soldiers and several civilians, with over 30 wounded.
Authorities suspect the local terror group Abu Sayyaf was responsible for the deadly blasts, possibly as retaliation for the arrest of Abu Sayyaf leader Anduljihad 'Idang' Susukan.
The suspected suicide bomber is believed to be linked to Abu Sayyaf bomber Mundi Sawadjaan, nephew of Islamic State leader in the Philippines Hajan Sawadjaan.
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The Philippine Army identified two female suicide bombers, 'Nanah' and 'Inda Nay', responsible for the twin bombings in Jolo, Sulu, which killed at least 14 people and injured at least 75 others.
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At least 15 persons were killed and 78 others injured in two successive bomb explosions in Jolo, Sulu, with the military believing both explosions were caused by suicide bombers.
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The Philippine Army has identified Mundi Sawadjaan, a member of the Abu Sayyaf Group, as the mastermind behind the twin bombings in Jolo, Sulu, that resulted in 15 deaths and over 70 injuries.
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The chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay, stated that the death of four Army intelligence operatives in Jolo disrupted operations against the Abu Sayyaf group.
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AFP Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay strongly condemned the twin suicide bombings in Jolo, Sulu, which resulted in the deaths of eight soldiers, six civilians, and a police officer, with over 80 others injured.
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