[Inquirer] The Abu Sayyaf has been blamed for a bombing that killed one person and injured at least 31 others at a privately owned bus terminal in Zamboanga City on Friday. Col. Nixon Fortes said extortion was the primary motive, and that the group of Abdul Aziz was behind the incident.A yet-to-be-determined type of explosive went off aboard a bus as it was loading passengers on Friday afternoon.
Fatima Alipara, 11, was confirmed dead after being rushed to the hospital. Supt. Jomarie Albarico said two other injured victims, including a female college student, were in critical condition.
Albarico said, "The bomb went off aboard the bus, most probably at the middle portion. The Abu Sayyaf Group admitted they perpetrated this crime by sending a text message to the Biel family."
He said Abdul Aziz has been demanding P500,000 from the bus company owner. Investigators said they have a strong lead as the suspected bomber was captured clearly by a security camera at the terminal.