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Cotabato school halts classes after councilman's fatal attack
A school in Kabacan, Cotabato has suspended classes following a violent incident that claimed the lives of a village councilman and his brother. The suspension was implemented as a protective measure for students and staff.
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KABACAN, Cotabato — Classes at Lower Paatan Elementary School in Barangay Lower Paatan have been temporarily suspended following a fatal attack on Wednesday that resulted in the deaths of a village councilman and his sibling.
Lower Paatan Punong Barangay Abdulracid Dima ordered the class suspension effective immediately as a safety precaution for the school community. The decision reflects mounting concerns over security in the barangay following the deadly incident.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the attack remain limited, with authorities investigating the matter. No official statement has been released regarding the duration of the class suspension or the specific security measures being implemented.
The incident underscores ongoing security challenges in parts of Cotabato province. School officials and barangay leadership are expected to coordinate with local law enforcement to ensure the safety of students and teaching personnel before classes resume.