3 dead, 7 hurt in bombing in Mindanao State University gym in Marawi

[Lee]

Quote

 

Three people died and seven were hurt after a blast occurred at the Dimaporo Gymnasium in Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City Sunday morning.

The blast occurred at 7:30 a.m. as a Mass was being held at the gym attended by students and teachers, according to a report by GMA Integrated News stringer Ferdinandh Cabrera on Super Radyo dzBB.

The emergency room at the regional hospital in Marawi City has been placed on code blue as a result.

Investigation is ongoing regarding the incident.

Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal "Bombit" Alonto Adiong Jr. on Sunday condemned the incident and vowed to make sure justice will be served.

"I condemn the violent bombing incident that transpired this morning at the Dimaporo Gymnasium at the Mindanao State University during a Sunday mass congregation," he said in a statement.

"Here in my province, we uphold basic human rights, and that includes the right to religion. Terroristic attacks on educational institutions must also be condemned because these are places that promote the culture of peace and mold our youth to be the future shapers of this country," Adiong added.

"I urge the security sector to get to the bottom of this IMMEDIATELY!," he said.

To the families of those whose lives were lost in this senseless act of violence and terrorism, please accept our deepest condolences and sympathies. We will make sure justice will be served," the governor said.

MSU condemned the incident and expressed condolences to the victims and their families.

"The Mindanao State University (MSU) community is deeply saddened and appalled by the act of violence that occurred during a religious gathering at the university gymnasium this morning. We unequivocally condemn in the strongest possible terms this senseless and horrific act and extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families. We are committed to providing support and assistance to those affected by this tragedy," it said.

The university said its immediate priority is "to ensure the safety and well-being of all constituents, particularly our Christian community. We are aware of the heightened sensitivities and concerns that arise from such a tragic event, and we want to assure everyone that we are taking every measure possible to protect our students, faculty, and staff."

MSU suspended classes until further notice. It also deployed additional security personnel in the campus.

The university said it is coordinating with local government units and law enforcement authorities regarding the investigation into the incident.

 

 

3 dead, 7 hurt in bombing in Mindanao State University gym in Marawi (msn.com)

 

[P_X]

I was just about to go to iligan city.  I think that's near where this attack occurred.  I dunno exactly.  

Everyone there was telling me the terror issues had waned significantly in the last few years. This shows its still a hotbed 

[Lee]

Update on story.

My question is ........... why???

If you have a beef with the government then go after a group of armed Philippine soldiers and settle it. Only cowards go after young people who are attending mass.

Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Philippine bombing

MANILA, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Islamic State militants claimed responsibility for a deadly bombing at a Catholic Mass in the Philippines on Sunday that killed at least four people and injured 50 others.

The attack was carried out in a university gymnasium in Marawi, a city in the south of the country besieged by Islamist militants for five months in 2017.

The Islamic State group, which wields influence in the country's south, said on Telegram its members had detonated the bomb.

Read more. https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/three-dead-southern-philippines-university-gym-blast-media-2023-12-03/

[Lee1154]

Go after armed soldiers?, that is not their way.  I assume you saw what these so called fighters did in Israel.  They are not fighters, they are not even human.  They are animals and should be dealt with like other rabid animals.

[Lee]

Update:

2 suspects in Marawi City blast identified

Quote

 

THE Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday identified two suspects in the bombing inside the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City on December 3 that left four people dead and 54 others wounded.

PNP Public Affairs Chief Col. Jean Fajardo identified the two as Kadapi Mimbesa alias Engineer and Arsani Mimbesa alias Katab/Papitos. Both are operatives of the Daulah Islamiyah-Maute Group.

They were identified by the witnesses through the rogue pictures shown to them by police probers, including their attire," she said.

"When police reviewed the footage from the CCTV outside the MSU, we sighted the two suspects at 6:27 a.m. and were seen entering the gymnasium at about 7 a.m. All of those were seen in the enhanced footage," Fajardo said.

She added that when the two suspects left the gymnasium, one of them pulled out his cell phone as if to make a call, then the explosion followed.

[In the footage] before the explosion, they can be seen leaving the MSU, and one of the persons of interest appears to be making a call using his cell phone that might have triggered the explosion," Fajardo said. "Immediately after the explosion, the suspects left the MSU."

In the same footage, Fajardo said Mimbesa was carrying a bag believed to be where the explosive was concealed.

Mimbesa had a standing warrant of arrest for murder issued on May 10, 2022. He is also facing a murder case in Marawi City and was previously involved in bombing incidents.

Probers matched bomb signatures from the 60mm mortar fragments recovered from the blast site and found them similar to the bomb the terrorist group used in bombing attacks in Mindanao.

 

https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/12/07/news/national/2-suspects-in-marawi-city-blast-identified/1923062

 

[Lee]

Update:

 

 

 

CNN Philippines

 

@cnnphilippines

 

BREAKING: Security forces have arrested one of the suspects in the bomb attack on Mindanao State University in Marawi that left 4 people dead and 72 wounded, Armed Forces of the Philippines Public Affairs Chief Xerxes Trinidad confirms on Friday.

[Lee]

Update.

PNP: 2 more suspects linked to MSU bombing arrested

Quote

 

Two alleged members of Dawlah Islamiyah - Maute Group who were linked to the deadly bomb attack at Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City have been arrested, the police said on Thursday.

 Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Police Colonel Jean Fajardo said the suspects, identified as “Maausor” and “Monatanda/Titing” were arrested by a team composed of police and military personnel in Barangay Cabasaran, Lumbayanague in Lanao del Sur last December 9.

 

PNP: 2 more suspects linked to MSU bombing arrested (msn.com)