Security in MagSur town heightened after twin killings

Map of Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte

DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte – Police patrols and checkpoints have been intensified here following the killing of two individuals in separate gun attacks on Monday night.

"Police investigators are still working to determine the motives and identities of the attackers involved in the two incidents, but initial information gathered indicated the attacks were related to illegal drugs," Lt. Col. Esmael Madin, the municipal police chief, told reporters in an interview Tuesday.

In Barangay Poblacion Dalican, 33-year-old Bai Rania Guerra, a resident of Cotabato City, was walking on the sidewalk when shot by two men riding on a motorbike at about 3 p.m. and died on the spot from multiple gunshot wounds.

The perpetrators sped off on their motorbike in an unknown direction following the attack.

In Barangay Tamontaka, unidentified gunmen shot a 25-year-old farmer identified as Rasid Salinogan, a resident of the same village.

Madin said the victim and a companion were on board a motorcycle heading for home at about 8 p.m. when gunmen on separate motorbikes tailed them and opened fire.

Salinogan was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital, while his companion escaped unharmed.

Madin said police tracking teams have been formed to get the culprits behind the twin attacks. (PNA)

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