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Davao City, Philippines - A hand grenade exploded inside a covered court in Fatima village, Paquibato District, Davao City on Saturday at around 9:25 p.m.

Major Jacob Obligado, 10th civil-military operations battalion Commander, said that an unidentified man tossed a grenade into the crowd and it exploded as villagers watched a circus performance. The incident area is about 30 km from the city proper and is closest to Panabo City. Wounded civilians were rushed to the nearby hospital, Rivera Hospital in Panabo. Others were immediately brought to Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) for medical treatment.

The preliminary investigation pointed out that the target of the suspect was the Army detachment adjacent to the covered court. Unfortunately, the grenade hit a barrier and redirected to the nearby crowd where the blast happened.

Local police authorities are still investigating the identities of the suspects and the motive of the incident. They are also conducting an analysis if the explosion was plotted by the leftist New People's Army.

Source: Gma news and PDI news