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Bukidnon police boost school security following South Cotabato shooting
Law enforcement in Bukidnon has stepped up protective measures at educational institutions across the province following a deadly shooting incident in neighboring South Cotabato that claimed three lives and wounded six others.
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Security protocols have been tightened at schools throughout Bukidnon's 20 municipalities and two cities in response to the recent violence, provincial police authorities said Tuesday. Capt. Shiela Joy Jangad, spokesperson for the Bukidnon Provincial Police Office, confirmed that officers have increased their presence and visibility on various campuses as a precautionary measure. The heightened alert follows the shooting rampage in South Cotabato, which resulted in three fatalities and left six individuals injured. The move reflects broader concerns over public safety in educational facilities across the Mindanao region. Police officials have not disclosed specific details about the enhanced security measures or their expected duration.