A police intelligence officer was killed while another sustained injuries after unidentified armed men ambushed their vehicle in Barangay Baning, Sapad, Lanao del Norte, at around 12 noon on Friday, November 13, 2026.
The fatality was identified as Police Corporal Mark Freddie Dar Gliam, a personnel of the Philippine National Police Regional Intelligence Unit 10 (RIU-10). His fellow police officer, whose identity has yet to be disclosed, was wounded in the attack and immediately brought to a hospital for medical treatment.
Initial reports indicated that the two officers were traveling aboard a yellow Ford Fiesta when armed assailants suddenly opened fire on their vehicle in Barangay Baning. The attack reportedly caught the officers while they were on their way to join an ongoing police operation in the municipality of Nunungan, also in Lanao del Norte.
The sudden burst of gunfire left one officer dead and another injured, highlighting the continuing security risks faced by police personnel carrying out intelligence and law enforcement operations in conflict-affected areas.
Authorities have yet to establish the circumstances leading to the ambush, including the possible motive behind the attack and the identities of the perpetrators.
A manhunt operation is underway to track down and arrest those responsible for the shooting. Investigators are also expected to examine the crime scene and gather evidence that could help establish how the attack was carried out and whether the assailants had prior knowledge of the officers’ movements.
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The incident has prompted renewed concerns over the safety of police personnel operating in remote communities, particularly those traveling to support ongoing law enforcement operations.
As the investigation continues, authorities have yet to release further details regarding the wounded officer’s condition or the possible identities and affiliations of the armed group behind the attack.