Bomb threat disrupts classes at CMU
MALABON City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval said she is closely monitoring the ongoing investigation into the alleged bomb threat at City of Malabon University (CMU), which disrupted classes yesterday.
“Mariin nating kinokondena ang pagpapakalat ng ganitong impormasyon na nagbibigay ng takot sa ating mga mag-aaral sa mismong pamantasan. Sa pagsasagawa ng imbestigasyon ng kinauukulan, sisikapin naming alamin at panagutin kung sino man ang nasa likod nito,” Mayor Jeannie shared.
The CMU administration suspended afternoon classes in the university in Bgy. Longos after it received reports about the alleged bomb threat at about 11 a.m.
“This decision was not taken lightly. A thorough risk assessment, conducted in consultation with local law enforcement agencies, indicated that the threat warranted immediate action to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone on campus. The suspension of classes allows for a controlled and orderly evacuation of the campus, facilitating a comprehensive search and investigation,” CMU president Dr. Glen De Leon.
He added that school officials are currently coordinating with law enforcement in the conduct of a thorough investigation to identify the individual or individuals responsible for the bomb threat.
“The investigation includes a comprehensive search of the campus, analysis of digital evidence. Our security personnel are also actively working to enhance security measures across campus,” he said.
“We understand that this disruption to the academic schedule may cause inconvenience. However, we believe that the safety and security of our community must take precedence over all other considerations. We will continue to provide regular updates on the situation through official university channels, including email, text message alerts, and our website,” the university president added.
Mayor Jeannie also urged Malabuenos, especially the CMU community, to remain calm and be vigilant as authorities conduct an investigation.
“Nauunawaan ko ang kaba at takot na maaaring idulot ng ganitong insidente, ngunit nais kong ipabatid na ginagawa namin ang lahat upang mapanatili ang kaayusan at seguridad sa ating lungsod,” she said
” Agad pong makipagugnayan sa amin kung mayroon naobserbahang kahinahinala sa inyong lugar. Magbibigay kami ng karagdagang impormasyon kung magkaroon man ng updates sa insidente. Maraming salamat sa inyong pang-unawa at tiwala,” Mayor Jeannie added.
