GUINDULUNGAN, Maguindanao del Sur — A powerful explosion shattered the quiet of Sitio Pansol, Barangay Macasampen late last night after unidentified suspects hurled a rifle grenade into the compound of Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR-BARMM) Assistant Provincial Director for Cotabato City and the Special Geographic Area, Datu Rasheed Disumimba Jr.
In an interview with DXMY this morning, Disumimba confirmed that no one in his household was injured, but the attack has left his family and community deeply shaken. He expressed disbelief and concern, saying they have no known conflict with anyone that could explain such a violent assault.
Authorities said the explosive struck a mango tree inside the compound, preventing it from penetrating the official’s residence — a stroke of luck that likely averted casualties or even greater destruction.
Responding officers from the Guindulungan Municipal Police Station immediately cordoned off the area, recovering grenade fragments and documenting the damage left on the tree where the explosive detonated.
Police investigators are now working to identify the perpetrators and determine the motive behind the attack. Security patrols have been intensified in the vicinity as the probe continues.