IED

IED event in Soccsksargen, Sultan Kudarat area, Philippines on Mon 17th April 2017

17th April 2017

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An improvised bombs presumably planted by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) exploded in the Dragon Gasoline Station in Barangay New Isabela, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat on 17 Apr 2017, followed by another explosion at the same place on the same day. Three soldiers, three police officers and three civilians were wounded in the explosion. Two MILF suspects were later arrested by the police in connection to the bombing.

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Soccsksargen ( Sultan Kudarat area )

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