Sulu gov’t allots P3-million aid for victims of Jolo twin bombings
– A day after a twin bombing incident in Jolo, Sulu, the provincial government and the first legislative district of Sulu has allotted close to P3 million as financial aid for those who were killed and wounded in the deadly incident that happened on Monday, August 25.Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan said at least 14 died people have died – seven of them soldiers, a policeman and six civilians – and wounded 75 people .
He said their offices are now finalizing the list of the wounded victims, and the names of those who were killed in the incident.
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