‘Bomber’ killed in shootout
Police recover bomb-making components from suspected bomber
ZAMBOANGA CITY -A suspected bomber was killed while bomb-making components were seized in a law enforcement operation in Zamboanga del Norte, police said on Saturday, July 21.
Chief Superintendent Edwin de Ocampo, deputy regional director for administration, identified the slain suspected bomber as Benhar Muksan alias Bin-Bin.
De Ocampo said Muksan was killed in a shootout in Sitio Tabuk Suba, Barangay Poblacion West, Salug, Zamboanga del Norte around 6 p.m. last Thursday, July 19.
The shootout ensued after Muksan pulled a handgun and opened fire at policemen serving him a search warrant, prompting one of the law enforcers to fire back, he said, adding that the search warrant was issued by the Municipal Circuit Trial Court of Salug-Godod for illegal possession of explosives.
Muksan was rushed to the Liloy Integrated Health District Hospital but expired while undergoing medical attention.
Seized from Muksan’s residence were a hand grenade; 132 pieces blasting caps; three rolls of time fuse with a total length of 354 inches; 19 kg. ammonium nitrate; a Caliber .357 Magnum revolver with six live ammunitions; one new set of Moro National Liberation Front camouflage uniform; and three sets of assorted camouflage uniforms.
De Ocampo said police also recovered three heatsealed plastic sachets of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as “shabu,” hidden inside the utility box of Muksan’s motorcycle. (PNA)