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Police launch manhunt after couple killed in Zamboanga del Sur
Authorities in Zamboanga del Sur have launched a combined manhunt following the fatal shooting of a married couple in Pitiko town. Police and military units have mobilized to pursue the suspects responsible for the Tuesday night attack.
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PAGADIAN CITY – Authorities in Zamboanga del Sur have launched a combined manhunt following the fatal shooting of a married couple in Pitoko town this week. The victims were attacked in a remote area, drawing a swift response from local and regional security forces.
Col. Bonifacio Arañas Jr., provincial director of the Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office, expressed strong disapproval of the killings and pledged an intensive investigation. The incident has prompted coordination between police units and military personnel to track down those responsible.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation. Authorities have not yet released information about possible motives or suspect profiles. The case adds to ongoing security concerns in the Mindanao region, where law enforcement continues to address violent crime.
The joint task force has called on the public to provide any information that could assist in apprehending the perpetrators. Police urged witnesses or those with knowledge of the incident to come forward to help resolve the case.