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MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – One inmate is confirmed dead and 19 hurt in an explosion inside the maximum security compound of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) on Thursday, January 8, reports said.
According to a source, two of the 19 injured are in a “very critical” condition as a result of the explosion that occurred at 9:55 am inside the state penitentiary.
The same source told Rappler it is likely a grenade that caused the explosion, which occurred in the area of the Commando Gang.
According to a dzMM report, NBP officer-in-charge Superintendent Richard Schwarzkopf has asked help from the Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit of the Philippine National Police to aid the investigation.
The incident took place just weeks after security and systemic problems in the NBP were highlighted by the discovery of high-profile convicts – including drug lords and murderers – enjoying luxurious lifestyle while serving time. (READ: IN PHOTOS: Drug lords, murderers, and high living in Bilibid)
Security problems besetting the NBP were further illuminated on New Year’s Day, January 1, when a visiting child of an inmate – an 8-year-old girl – was attacked and nearly raped by another inmate inside the maximum security facility. – Rappler.com
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