COTABATO, Philippines - Two people were killed and 12 wounded when a hand grenade was thrown inside a mosque in the troubled southern Philippines on Sunday, a day ahead of national elections, the military said.

The attack occurred as people were inside the mosque in the town of Pikit for evening prayers, according to a regional military spokesman who asked not to be named.

The spokesman said two people had been confirmed killed, and 12 others wounded.

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