February 25, 2000 Ozamiz Ferry Bombing | |
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Location | Panguil Bay, Philippines |
Date | February 25, 2000 ( UTC+8) |
Target | Super 5; M/V Our Lady of Mediatrix |
Attack type | bombing |
Deaths | 44 |
Perpetrators | Moro Islamic Liberation Front |
The 2000 Ozamiz Ferry Bombing is one of the Philippines' bloodiest bombing incidents. At least 44 people were killed, while more than 100 ferry passengers were wounded. [1] [2]
On February 25, 2000, Large incendiary bombs exploded on three buses of Super Five Transport aboard the M/V Our Lady of Mediatrix ferry as it crossed Panguil Bay from Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte to Ozamiz City. The explosions created a fire which engulfed the bus, spreading to four vehicles behind it. 44 people died while 100 people were injured. [1] [2] The bomb exploded as the ferry was about 20 yards from the pier at Ozamiz. [3]
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) were among those blamed for the attack. [4] The Armed Forces Chief Angelo Reyes also blamed Extortionists. [4] [5] Regarding the investigation, the bombs were allegedly time bombs. [5] The alleged perpetrators were Allan Saumay and Amanodin Dimalna who were arrested. [6] This action among others[ example needed] prompted President Joseph Estrada to declare "all-out war" against MILF. [7] [8]
February 25, 2000 Ozamiz Ferry Bombing | |
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Location | Panguil Bay, Philippines |
Date | February 25, 2000 ( UTC+8) |
Target | Super 5; M/V Our Lady of Mediatrix |
Attack type | bombing |
Deaths | 44 |
Perpetrators | Moro Islamic Liberation Front |
The 2000 Ozamiz Ferry Bombing is one of the Philippines' bloodiest bombing incidents. At least 44 people were killed, while more than 100 ferry passengers were wounded. [1] [2]
On February 25, 2000, Large incendiary bombs exploded on three buses of Super Five Transport aboard the M/V Our Lady of Mediatrix ferry as it crossed Panguil Bay from Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte to Ozamiz City. The explosions created a fire which engulfed the bus, spreading to four vehicles behind it. 44 people died while 100 people were injured. [1] [2] The bomb exploded as the ferry was about 20 yards from the pier at Ozamiz. [3]
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) were among those blamed for the attack. [4] The Armed Forces Chief Angelo Reyes also blamed Extortionists. [4] [5] Regarding the investigation, the bombs were allegedly time bombs. [5] The alleged perpetrators were Allan Saumay and Amanodin Dimalna who were arrested. [6] This action among others[ example needed] prompted President Joseph Estrada to declare "all-out war" against MILF. [7] [8]