Police tighten security in North Cotabato after foiled bombing

NORTH COTABATO – Police tightened security in Midsayap town in North Cotabato province after it foiled a bomb attack near a packed carnival there.

Police said civilians discovered the improvised explosive in Poblacion 8 on Saturday evening and quickly informed authorities about it. The bomb was rigged to a blasting cap and cell phone and had been safely detonated by bomb experts.

It was unknown who was behind the foiled bombing and police said it is investigating the failed attack.

Police said security was tightened in the town and that more checkpoints have been set up, including patrol in public places. (Rhoderick Beñez)

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