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Village official wounded in shooting attack in Maguindanao del Sur
A barangay councilman in Datu Piang survived an armed ambush on Friday that left him with multiple gunshot wounds. Police are investigating the attack as authorities search for the unidentified assailant.
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COTABATO CITY — Abdul Manab Guialodin, a village councilor of Barangay Liong in Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur, was shot and wounded during an ambush on Friday, Nov. 6, according to police reports.
Capt. Steffi Salanguit, spokesperson for the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), said an unidentified gunman opened fire on Guialodin, striking him multiple times. The motive for the attack remains unclear pending completion of the police investigation.
Guialodin was wounded but survived the assault. He was transported for medical treatment following the incident. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the suspect responsible for the shooting.
The attack is the latest violent incident in Maguindanao del Sur, a region that has experienced ongoing security challenges. Police have urged the public to provide any information that could assist in identifying and apprehending the perpetrator.