Bomb threat alarms UB; ‘terrorists’ eyed

BAGUIO CITY – A bomb threat alarmed students and faculty here Wednesday around 5 p.m. at the University of Baguio.

A police report said  a certain professor ( name wiitheld upon request) , received a text message from cellphone number 09197313466 that time with the message "May bomba sa Universidad niyo!

She immediately reported the same to the school security officer who called for police assistance.

Responding police checked the area around 10 a.m. saying it could have been a prank but were not ruling out it was the work of terrorists.

The cell phone number used was referred to city intelligence unit for tracking. 

Investigation disclosed the professor also received a text message on her cell phone which read, “Allahu Akbar! Receiving this message is a confirmation that I have 2 improvised explosive devises plated in two buildings of your university. This is an act for our beloved Allah and to raise awareness of this city reminding you that not everyday is peaceful in this world and in this country.

Police searched school premises but found no bomb, so they declared the area safe and clear.