PATIKUL, Sulu — A 38-year-old tricycle driver is recovering in a hospital in Jolo after surviving a shooting incident in Barangay Latih, Patikul, on the evening of October 12, 2026, when two unidentified motorcycle-riding assailants allegedly opened fire on him while he was traveling with his minor child.
The victim, identified as Nasser Ingkit Asakil, a married resident of Kalimayahan, Barangay Latih, sustained a bullet graze to the back of his head from a .45-caliber pistol at around 8:35 p.m. in Sitio Dan Andras, according to the initial investigation by the Patikul Municipal Police Station.
Police said Asakil was driving his motorized tricycle with his minor child aboard when the two unidentified suspects, who were also riding a motorcycle, suddenly fired at him.
Despite being hit by a bullet that grazed the back of his head, Asakil survived the attack and was taken to a hospital in Jolo for medical treatment. His condition has since stabilized, and he is continuing to recover, based on the available report.
Victim was delivering a parcel
Investigators said Asakil had come from Chinese Pier in Jolo after being hired to deliver a parcel to J&T in Andras when the shooting occurred.
The circumstances surrounding the attack remain under investigation, including how the assailants approached the victim and what may have prompted the shooting.
The presence of Asakil’s minor child during the incident adds to the seriousness of the attack, although the initial report did not indicate whether the child sustained any injuries.
Police probing suspects and motive
As of the initial police report, authorities had yet to identify the two suspects or establish a motive for the shooting.
Investigators are expected to determine the circumstances leading to the attack and gather evidence that could help identify and locate the perpetrators.
Police have not disclosed whether the incident was linked to a personal dispute, robbery, or any other possible motive. Such possibilities remain unconfirmed unless established by investigators.
The case underscores the need for a thorough investigation to establish accountability and determine whether the shooting was a targeted attack or stemmed from another cause.
Authorities have yet to release further details about the suspects or any possible leads in the ongoing investigation.