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Military kills suspect in MSU-Marawi Catholic Mass bombing
A suspect in the December 2023 bombing at Mindanao State University has been eliminated along with his wife, the military confirmed Monday. The attack during Catholic Mass killed four people and wounded 50 others.
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ILIGAN CITY — Armed forces have killed a suspect in connection with the bombing that struck Mindanao State University's Marawi City campus on December 3, 2023, the military announced on Monday.
The suspect and his wife were fatally engaged during an operation Saturday evening, according to military officials. The attack targeted worshippers gathered for Catholic Mass at the university grounds, resulting in four deaths and leaving 50 others injured.
The incident marked a significant security breach at the institution located in Lanao del Norte province. Authorities have been investigating the bombing with intensified efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
No additional details regarding the suspect's identity or his alleged role in the bombing have been disclosed at this time. The military's operation represents a major development in the ongoing investigation into the incident.