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| Abu Sayyaf suspected behind Jolo bombing |
| 2012-03-05 |
| Police have indicated that the Abu Sayyaf was behind SaturdayÂ’s bombing that killed two civilians and injured 14 others in downtown Jolo, Sulu. Sulu police director Senior Superintendent Antonio Freyra said police have gathered information linking the Abu Sayyaf to a bombing in front of the Cleopatra Commercial Store in Jolo. An improvised bomb concealed in a plastic bag was left near a generator set in front of the store, he added. Freyra said based on information gathered, the attack may be in retaliation for the killing of a holdup suspect 10 days ago in Jolo during a police security operation. The suspectÂ’s brother, an Abu Sayyaf member, has vowed to avenge his death. Freyra said the Abu Sayyaf may have also targeted businessmen who have not heeded extortion demands adding, "But we are validating this information to determine the motive of the attacks." |
| Posted by:ryuge |
| #1 The ASG have always owned Jolo. The bombing is over non payment for protection. The store owners must decide to pay either the military or the ASG, sometimes both. |
| Posted by: 49 Pan 2012-03-05 09:53 |