At least 19 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two bombs exploded during a Sunday Mass near a Roman Catholic cathedral in the Philippine island of Mindanao.
According to authorities the first bomb exploded inside the Jolo cathedral, while the second blast targeted first responders near the entrance, Rappler reports.
Earlier police said at least 10 civilians and five troops are among those killed. Some 48 others were reportedly inijured, including at least 33 civilians.
JUST IN: Two explosions occurred in Jolo Cathedral, Jolo, Sulu at about 08:28AM. The explosive is still of unknown make and origin. Postblast investigation to be done. Suspects and motive to be identified and investigated. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/y6jTRm1tk2
— People’s Television (@PTVph) January 27, 2019
No one has immediately claimed responsibility, but the island has in the past been targeted by bombings, kidnappings and beheadings perpetrated by Abu Sayyaf Islamists terrorists.
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