Philippine Military Arrests Suspect in University Gym Bombing That Killed Four and Injured 50
A spokesperson for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Xerxes Trinidad, confirmed the arrest of a male suspect connected to the deadly bombing at Mindanao State University’s gym. Trinidad labeled the suspect as ‘one of the accomplices’ but did not provide further details regarding the arrest.
Previously, authorities had identified two individuals of interest believed to have planted an improvised explosive device under a seat inside the gym located in Marawi City on Mindanao island.
The explosion was aimed at hundreds of students and teachers who were attending a Catholic service.”
