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Police launch special task force to hunt judge's attackers in Zamboanga
Regional police have activated a dedicated investigation unit to identify gunmen responsible for the killing of a judge in Zamboanga City. The fatal ambush occurred early Thursday morning, prompting authorities to prioritize the case.
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PAGADIAN CITY — Police in the Zamboanga Peninsula have established a special investigation task group to pursue those responsible for the deadly ambush of a judge in Zamboanga City Thursday, regional law enforcement officials announced.
Brig. Gen. Elmer Ragay, director of the Police Regional Office in Zamboanga Peninsula, authorized creation of the task group to oversee the inquiry into the incident. The formation of the dedicated unit underscores the gravity authorities are placing on the case.
Details of the attack remain limited, though police confirmed the judge was killed in the early morning assault. The incident has raised concerns about the security of judicial officials in the region and prompted heightened scrutiny of threats facing members of the judiciary.
Investigators have not yet publicly identified suspects or disclosed a motive for the shooting. The special task group is expected to coordinate with local law enforcement and pursue leads to apprehend those involved in the ambush.