Manila Bulletin
Gamboa: PNP mobilizing manpower, resources to hunt down Jolo bombers
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice the perpetrators of the twin blasts that occurred in Jolo, Sulu.
PNP chief Gen. Archie Francisco Gamboa strongly condemned the "senseless act of terror" and assured the families of the victims that those responsible will be held accountable.
He ordered police commanders in PRO-BARMM to intensify checkpoints, police visibility patrols, and focused intelligence and law enforcement operations against the suspects.
All available security forces have been mobilized for pursuit operations against the individuals behind the attack.
The twin blasts, caused by improvised explosive devices (IEDs), killed 7 soldiers, 6 civilians, and one member of the PNP's Special Action Force (SAF).
The attack also wounded 6 policemen, 18 soldiers, and 48 civilians, bringing the total injured to over 75.
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