IED explosion kills motorcycle driver in Maguindanao
Collado said a man wearing a helmet with blood all over was lying on the road, his position still sitting on the motorcycle. He was later identified as the driver, Alberto delos Santos of Barangay Purikay in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat.
The backrider was identified as Loreto Palma Jr., 54, also a resident of Purikay. He was rushed to Cotabato Regional and Medical Center in Cotabato City as he sustained several shrapnel wounds.||| |||buy doxycycline online with |||
It was learned that they were on their way to Cotabato City for medical checkup.
Around 10:30 a.m., another improvised explosive device was found in the market area by vigilant market goers who immediately reported to authorities.||| |||buy estrace online with |||
A huge 105mm mortar round connected to a triggering device was immediately disarmed by responding explosive ordnance disposal teams from the police and military.
Mayor Reynalbert Insular condemned the latest atrocities hitting again his hometown.
“Our police are now on the ground gathering more information,” he said.
A few weeks ago, Insular survived an ambush and roadside bomb attack in Barangay Pilar after his visit in nearby Barangay Itaw, the beleaguered village targeted by attacks by lawless elements who linked themselves to the ISIS-inspired Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters.
One of civilian passengers who hitchhiked in his convoy was hit and died. It was the third attempt on the life of Insular since he was elected in 2016.
Land conflicts are among issues now hounding the town of South Upi. (Ferdinand Cabrera / MindaNews)