DATU PAGLAS, Maguindanao del Sur — A tragic shooting incident claimed the lives of a couple on Saturday morning, January 18, in Barangay Damalusay. The victims were identified as Deru Dimaguil, a member of the Council of Elders in the town of Pandag, and his wife, Suraida Barhama.


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Initial police investigations revealed that the couple was traveling along the National Highway aboard a single motorcycle with their eight-year-old daughter when unidentified assailants suddenly opened fire on them. Both Deru and Suraida were pronounced dead on the spot, while their daughter fortunately survived the attack unharmed.
Authorities have yet to determine the motive behind the shooting or the identities of the perpetrators. The Philippine National Police (PNP) continues to conduct an in-depth investigation to bring the assailants to justice and ensure the safety of the community.
This latest incident underscores ongoing security challenges in the region and highlights the need for strengthened measures to protect civilians from such violent attacks. Local officials and residents have called for swift action to address the alarming situation and prevent similar tragedies in the future.