3 suspects in Davao City bombing undergo inquest proceedings

(file photo) Police investigators inspect the area of a market where an explosion happened in Davao City, Philippines September 2, 2016. REUTERS/Lean Daval Jr

MANILA - The three suspects in the Davao City bombing have undergone inquest proceedings on Friday.

The three arrived at the Department of Justice around 5:30pm, surrounded by soldiers and were handcuffed.

The suspects, TJ Tagadaya Macabalang, Wendel Apostol Facturan and Musali Mustapha, allegedly members of the Maute Terror Group were immediately brought to the sala of Senior State Prosecutor Peter Ong.

Based on the submitted document of the Philippine National Police, signed by PCsupt. Ruel Obusan, acting director of the CIDG, the three will be facing violation of RA 9561 or the Illegal Possession of Explosives and violation of RA 10591 or the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

Security is tight for the three suspects as they were subjected to inquest proceedings and even the media was limited to taking footages inside the office.  The door to where the suspects were brought has been covered by a white board.