GENERAL SK PENDATUN, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR – A man was shot dead in an ambush on Monday evening, July 22, in Barangay Mibpandacan, General SK Pendatun, Maguindanao del Sur.
The victim was identified as Gapang Sapal, a resident of the said barangay and reportedly of legal age.
According to information gathered from the victim’s relatives, Sapal was just a few meters away from his home, driving his silver Suzuki minivan, when he was suddenly ambushed by unidentified gunmen. The attackers opened fire, hitting him multiple times.
Sapal sustained several gunshot wounds and died on the spot.
Family members believe that the incident may be linked to a long-standing rido or clan feud, a common motive behind such violence in parts of Mindanao.
Authorities have yet to identify the suspects and are continuing their investigation into the incident.