RAJAH BUAYAN, Maguindanao del Sur – A farmer was shot dead by riding-in-tandem gunmen in Barangay Dapantis, Rajah Buayan, around noon on Thursday, September 18.
Police identified the victim as “Baranda,” a resident of Barangay Kaya-Kaya, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao del Sur.
Initial investigation revealed that the victim was driving his motorcycle when two unidentified suspects aboard another motorcycle approached and opened fire.
Authorities are still determining the firearm used in the attack as well as the motive behind the killing.
The Philippine National Police has launched a thorough investigation to identify and arrest the perpetrators.