Datu Montawal, Maguindanao del Sur — June 4, 2025 — Authorities arrested a man known only by his alias “Tito” after he fired an M203 grenade launcher during a heated altercation with family members in Barangay Tunggol, Datu Montawal, on the evening of June 3.
The incident occurred around 10:47 PM and prompted swift action from the Datu Montawal Municipal Police Station (MPS) led by PCPT Nurjhasier A. Sali. Responding officers were able to immediately apprehend the suspect and seize two live 40mm high-explosive cartridges along with the M203 launcher.
Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
The suspect is currently detained at the Datu Montawal MPS, where authorities are preparing charges against him.
PCOL Ryan Bobby C. Paloma, Acting Provincial Director of Maguindanao del Sur Police Provincial Office, commended the prompt response of the local police. “The immediate arrest of the suspect is proof that you are fulfilling your duty to maintain peace in your jurisdiction and you prevented further damage from being caused by the said suspect,” he said.