Filipino women identified as Jolo bombers

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.

'Nanah' is the wife of Norman Lasuca, a previously confirmed suicide bomber who attacked the 1st Brigade Combat Team in Sulu in 2019.

'Inda Nay' is the wife of Abu Talha, an Islamic State conduit who was killed by the 1st Scout Ranger Battalion in November 2019.

The two women were the same targets being tracked by Maj. Marvin Indammog and his team before they were killed by police on 29 June 2020.

Indammog and his team were conducting intelligence operations against the suspected suicide bombers when they were shot dead by nine police officers in Jolo, Sulu.

The Philippine Army confirmed through text messages from Army chief Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana and Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) chief Major General Corleto Vinluan Jr that the bombers appeared Filipino based on witness accounts, though DNA tests are needed for confirmation.

The attack has since claimed the lives of eight soldiers, six civilians, and a policeman, according to the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom).

Sobejana did not confirm whether the identities of the suicide bombers were already verified via DNA testing being conducted by the Philippine National Police (PNP).