The local government counts 32 people injured, more than the 19 that the police reported, and over two dozen families affected as a result of the failed disposal of seized firecrackers
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The city government counted 32 people injured, more than the 19 that the police reported, and more than two dozen families affected as a result of theThe accident was the result of “an unacceptable negligence and we demand from PNP headquarters to conduct a thorough investigation and to impose the proper sanctions and recommendations,” said Wendell Sotto, Zamboanga’s city administrator.
After meeting with city hall’s crisis committee, Sotto said 32 were injured as a result of Monday’s explosion, 19 of them members of the disposal team. He said some 38 families were adversely affected. Asked if the Zamboanga police chief should be held responsible, Sotto said, “That must also be taken into consideration by the PNP.”
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