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| PNP eyes MILF extortion in Kabacan explosion |
| 2003-02-22 |
| Authorities are now eyeing the extortion activities of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front as the motive behind the bombing of a market in Kabacan, North Cotabato that killed one person and wounded nine others. The owner one of the shops — Spectrum Electrical Supply — claimed he received a text message and a letter from a certain Abdul M. demanding P40,000 in protection money. Businessman George Manuel claimed that he saw two men standing near his shop shortly before last Thursday’s explosion. Manuel added that one was seen taking off his backpack when the explosion occurred. The bomb could have exploded before it was planted in front of Manuel’s shop, the report said. Relatives identified the bomber as Erman Mamalogi. "Dammit, Erman! I told you not to jiggle the thing when you took it off!" "I'm sorry, boss. Gosh. I didn't think Paradise would be so hot." "Shuddup, Erman. Enjoy your virgin. There's 71 more, just waiting for you." "She's got... fangs." The blast damaged the glass display counter and several appliances in Manuel’s store. The damage is estimated at P150,000. |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |
| #1 Sounds like Amateur Hour. |
| Posted by: Raj 2003-02-22 22:02:03 |