Davao City lauds conviction of 14 accused in night market bombing

September 29, 2020

DAVAO CITY – The city government welcomed the conviction Monday of 14 persons for multiple murder and attempted multiple murder over an explosion at the night market four years ago which killed 17 and hurt 78 .

“The verdict, handed down Monday, September 28, 2020, by Judge Marivic Vitor of the Regional Trial Court Branch 266 in Taguig, underscores the delivery of justice for the fatalities of the bomb attack, the survivors, their loved ones, the entire City of Davao and all the Dabawenyos who endured the impact of the said terror attacks,” said Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte, acting mayor here .

In his statement posted in the official Facebook account of the city, said “four years after the grisly attack, we continue to mourn with the families of the victims and the survivors. Day in and day out, these families are constantly reminded of the horror brought by the bomb explosion to their lives”.

The explosion happened on September 2, 2016 at the place where people go for massage.

“Given the many lives lost because of the bomb attack — and given its impact on Davao City and its people — we respectfully express our dismay as we point out that this positive development is somehow tarnished by the absence of a strong law against terrorism,” he said.

The Taguig City court named as respondents to multiple murder and multiple attempted murder charges these persons: Abubakar Zulkipli, TJ Tagabaya Macabalang, Wendel Apostol Facturan, Musali Urbano Mustapha, Datu Masla Sema, Abu Hadid Dilangalen, Jessy Vincent Guinto Original, Zack Haron Lopez, Pendatun Coy Maruhom, Abu Calid, Abu Solaiman, Jackson Mangulamas Usi, Ausa Abdullah Mamasapano. DMS