| 2022 Huila attack | |
| Partof: | Colombian conflict |
| Location: | San Luis, Huila Department |
| Target: | Police |
| Date: | 2 September 2022 |
| Fatalities: | 7 |
| Injuries: | 1 |
| Assailant: | --> |
| Weapons: | Bomb |
| Numpart: | --> |
| Dfen: | --> |
On 2 September 2022, a police vehicle hit a bomb near the town of Corozal, killing seven police officers and injuring another.
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]