(Jolo) At least 15 people were killed and further 75 injured
as twin blasts rocked the Southern Philippines town of Jolo on Monday. .
A motorcycle loaded with Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)
went off near a military truck at the area, causing chaos among the citizens
and military personnel. Soon after, a second explosion was carried by an
alleged female suicide bomber, as authorities cordoned off the blast scene.
Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana the Philippine army chief speaking to the media stated he will recommend the government place Sulu province in southern Philippines under direct military control following the twin explosions.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attacks it is now believed they were most likely carried out by the wives of the first confirmed Filipino suicide bomber and a senior liaison between ISIS and the extremist group Abu Sayyaf. which has been carrying out bombings, kidnappings, assassinations and extortion in a self-determined fight for an independent province in the Philippines since 1991.
