BAYUGAN CITY, Agusan del Sur — A 47-year-old man was shot by unidentified assailants near a mosque in the Andanan area of Bayugan City on Friday afternoon, October 9, 2026, and remains under medical treatment as police investigate the incident.
Authorities identified the victim only by the alias “Andrew,” a resident of Barangay Hamogaway, Bayugan City. Initial reports indicated that he was riding a motorcycle when the shooting occurred.
The Bayugan City Police Station received an emergency call shortly after 1:15 p.m. reporting a shooting incident in the vicinity of the mosque in Andanan. Police personnel responded to the reported incident and began gathering information to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack.
The victim was rushed to a hospital for medical treatment. His current condition has not been disclosed in the available reports.
Investigators are working to determine the motive behind the shooting and establish the identities of the individuals responsible. Authorities have yet to publicly identify any suspects or disclose whether the victim had received prior threats or had been involved in any dispute that could be connected to the incident.
The circumstances leading to the attack, including how the assailants approached the victim and their possible escape route, remain under investigation.
Police are expected to pursue leads and gather additional evidence as the investigation progresses. No further details regarding the suspects or a possible motive have been released.
Authorities continue to investigate the shooting as they work to identify and apprehend those responsible and determine the events that led to the attack.