In a tragic incident on January 24, 2025, authorities discovered the lifeless body of a man in Sitio Kalumpang, Barangay Alip, Datu Paglas, Maguindanao del Sur. The victim was found bound, wrapped in a blue sack, and had a gunshot wound to the chest.

According to the Datu Paglas Municipal Police Station (MPS), a concerned citizen reported the suspicious discovery early that morning at 8:05 AM. Responding swiftly, the police identified the victim as Jimmy Sagan Ebus, also known as “Poy.” Ebus was a resident of Barangay Digal, Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur, a husband, and a father of eight. He was also the brother of a council aspirant in Buluan.
The victim’s remains were brought to his brother’s residence in Barangay Digal for burial in accordance with Islamic customs.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the motive and identify those responsible for this heinous act.