ZAMBOANGA CITY — An in-depth investigation is being conducted to identify those involved in a roadside explosion near the residence of a mayor in Basilan province, a police official disclosed Friday.
The explosion happened at around 6 p.m. Thursday at Purok Rubber in Barangay Sumagda in Isabela City, the capital of Basilan province.
Supt. Jerome Afuyog, Isabela City police chief, said post-blast investigation showed that the explosion was caused by a cellular phone-triggered improvised bomb.
Afuyog said the explosive ordnance demolition (EOD) personnel have recovered from the blast site parts of a cellular phone and nine-volt dry cell battery as well as a plastic bag and power residue.
He said there was no casualty nor damage to property brought about by the explosion.
The blast site is near the residence of Isabela City Mayor Al-Qaid Akbar. (PNA)
