According to preliminary versions, illegal armed groups had launched two explosive devices against the police facility.
The authorities confirmed a new terrorist attack against the substation of police from the town of Robles, rural area of the municipality of Jamundí, department of Valle del Cauca.
Through a statement, the municipal Mayor’s Office reported that two cylinders loaded with explosives They were thrown against the police facility.
Preliminarily, the administration indicated that this fact It left no fatalities, but it did affect the communities. of this mountainous area.
“According to a report from the authorities, two cylinders loaded with explosives were thrown against the police substation of the Robles district in Jamundí, Valle del Cauca. Apparently there are effects on the population. However, fatalities are ruled out.“, reads the office.
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For these facts, a Unified Command Post was installed (PMU) to address the situation, advance investigations and protect the communities.
Troops of the National Army and uniformed national police extreme security measures were taken in this area of the municipality of Jamundí, to prevent new violent actions from occurring and protect communities.
In this area of the south of the department of Valle, the ‘Jaime Martínez’ front of the FARC dissidents commits crimes, an illegal armed group responsible for multiple attacks against the public force and civil society.
Alert
It should be noted that the Ombudsman’s Office had already issued early warnings in this mountainous area of Jamundí, given the risks that exist for the civilian population and social leaders due to the presence of FARC dissidents.
The Public Ministry warned of the violation of rights and the possible increase in violent acts such as homicides, threats, kidnappings and forced recruitment of minors.
Source: Integrated Information System
