Maguindanao cop station bomb plot foiled

MAGUINDANAO, Philippines — Authorities have foiled an attempt to bomb the premises of the Datu Odin Sinsuat municipal police office.

Chief Superintendent Graciano Mijares of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao police said bystanders sought police assistance after a motorcycle was found abandoned in the area on Sunday.

 “It was likely that the improvised explosive device was set to explode yesterday... Vigilant residents and our police personnel... were able to prevent what could have been a bloody bombing. Vigilance and patriotism among people can really help,” Mijares said.

The police and the Army’s 6th Infantry Division have beefed up security in areas in Maguindanao that are vulnerable to bomb attacks.