2022 Huila attack

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2022 Huila attack
Part of Colombian conflict
LocationSan Luis, Huila Department
Date2 September 2022
TargetPolice
WeaponsBomb
Deaths7
Injured1
Perpetrators FARC dissidents

On 2 September 2022, a police vehicle hit a bomb near the town of Corozal, killing seven police officers and injuring another.

Bombing

On 2 September 2022, a police vehicle carrying eight police officers was traveling to a social welfare event in the town of San Luis, while traveling through the small town of Corozal, the vehicle hit a bomb. The vehicle was destroyed and flipped over on its top. The Explosion killed seven of the police officers instantly and severely injured another one. [1] [2]

Colombian president Gustavo Petro said in a tweet that the bombing was an attempt to “sabotage” the peace process. A FARC dissident group under command of Iván Mordisco claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it was revenge for the killing of four of its members in a recent clash with police. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Explosion Kills 7 Police Officers in Colombia". New York times. 2 September 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  2. "Seven Colombia police killed in deadliest attack since leftist took office". Reuters. 3 September 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  3. "Seven Colombia police killed in deadliest attack since President Gustavo Petro took office". New York Post. 3 September 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  4. "Disidencias comandadas por 'Iván Mordisco', aceptan autoría en el ataque a los siete uniformados de la policía". NotiCentro CM. 6 September 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2023.