By Ronron
November 22, 2007
Another explosion rocked Kidapawan City in North Cotabato province on Thursday afternoon, killing a man and hurting seven other people.
Initial reports reaching the Kidapawan City Police Station said the incident happened at around 5pm near at the baggage counter of the KMCC Mall along Dayao Street.
The improvised explosive device (IED) was allegedly among the items deposited at the baggage counter.
Police said among the casualties are two employees of KMCC Mall, while the rest are shoppers and passersby.
The injured victims were brought to the Malaluan Clinic and the Kidapawan City Doctor’s Hospital for medical treatment.
A man was taken into the city police custody for questioning about his knowledge on the incident.
Bomb experts are still investigating the type of bomb used, while investigators are trying to find out the group or individual behind the incident as well as the motive.
The last time Kidapawan City was bombed was in early October of this year, resulting in the death of a child and the wounding of over 30 others./DMS
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