2016 Davao City bombing
A bombing at the Roxas Night Market occurred in Davao City, Philippines, on September 2, 2016, causing at least 14 deaths and 70 injuries. On September 13, 2016, one of those injured, a pregnant woman, died, bringing the death toll up to 15.
| 2016 Davao City bombing | |
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| Part of the Moro conflict | |
Memorial unveiled dedicated to the victims of the bombing. | |
Davao City Davao City (Philippines) | |
| Location | Roxas Night Market, Roxas Avenue, Davao City, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 7.1907°N 125.4553°E |
| Date | September 2, 2016 22:17 (PST) |
| Target | Civilians |
Attack type | Bombings |
| Weapons | Improvised explosive device |
| Deaths | 15 |
| Injured | 70 |
| Perpetrators | Maute Group |
Militant Islamic group Abu Sayyaf reportedly claimed responsibility for the bombing but later denied responsibility, claiming that their allies, the Daulat Ul-Islamiya, were responsible for the incident as a show of sympathy to the group. Disgruntled vendors are also being considered as possible perpetrators.
On October 2, 2016, three of the ten suspects were arrested. The arrested are linked to the Maute group which has ties with the Abu Sayyaf.
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