MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — Two women were arrested after an alleged stabbing and physical assault incident that left three individuals injured inside the campus of Mindanao State University (MSU) in Barangay Dimalna, Marawi City on Thursday afternoon, June 4, 2026.
The suspects were identified by police only through their aliases, “Aminah,” 51, and “Sodioda,” 72, both residents of the MSU Campus area in Barangay Dimalna.
According to the initial investigation conducted by the Marawi City Police Station (CPS), the incident stemmed from a misunderstanding involving one of the victims, Azan Manalocon Dimakuta, 22, who was repairing an air-conditioning unit in front of his residence when one of the suspects allegedly confronted him.
Police said the suspect reportedly instructed Dimakuta to clean the area and allegedly issued threats, leading to a heated verbal confrontation between the two parties.
Several minutes later, the suspect allegedly returned carrying a jungle bolo and again confronted the victim, escalating the tension.
Authorities said Dimakuta’s wife, Aaleannah Dimakuta Macaraya, 23, and another resident, Habiba Bongcarawan Mangontong, 26, attempted to intervene and pacify the situation. However, the confrontation reportedly intensified when the second suspect arrived at the scene.
During the altercation, Aminah allegedly struck Dimakuta on the head with a bladed weapon, inflicting a serious injury. Meanwhile, Macaraya and Mangontong sustained minor injuries after they were allegedly assaulted by Sodioda.
The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Responding swiftly to a report from a concerned citizen, personnel of Alert Team Bravo of the Marawi City Police Station, led by Police Senior Master Sergeant Rhonny Khan Bajunaid under the supervision of PLTCOL Muhiddin Pagayawan, Chief of Police, rushed to the area.
Upon arrival, responding officers reportedly found the commotion still ongoing. Police immediately intervened, pacified the parties involved, and arrested the two suspects at the scene.
The injured victims were immediately transported to the Amai Pakpak Medical Center for medical treatment and evaluation.
The two suspects are currently under the custody of the Marawi City Police Station while authorities prepare the necessary documentation and criminal complaints to be filed before the court.
Police have yet to release additional details regarding the specific charges to be filed against the suspects as the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities reiterated their call for residents to resolve disputes peacefully and seek assistance from local officials or law enforcement agencies to prevent conflicts from escalating into violence.