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Government troops foil bombing in Maguindanao del Sur

Roel Pareño - The Philippine Star
December 30, 2024 | 12:00am
Government troops foil bombing in Maguindanao del Sur
Map of Maguindanao del Sur
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ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Government troops recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) and foiled a bombing attempt on Friday in Datu Unsay town, Maguindanao del Sur.

According to reports reaching the Western Mindanao Command, villagers informed the 90th Infantry Battalion of the discovery of the IED along a community trail in Barangay Iginagampong.

Lt. Col. Rowel Gavillanes, 90th IB commander, said soldiers secured the area while the 32nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal team recovered the bomb.

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