DATU ANGGAL MIDTIMBANG, Maguindanao del Sur — Four men were killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire on the vehicle they were riding in at Sitio Ataw, Barangay Tulunan, Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao del Sur, on Monday afternoon, October 26, 2026, prompting the victims’ families to demand justice and accountability.
Maguindanao del Sur Police Provincial Director Col. Michael John Mangahis confirmed the fatalities, according to reports. The four victims were identified as Albasir Pamansag Tuang, alias Tomy, 31; Mohamad Tuang, alias Kaloy; Kenneth Tuwang Mamalantong; and Ogie Tuwang. All four were reportedly residents of President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat, and were not residents of Datu Anggal Midtimbang.
Initial police findings indicated that the victims were traveling aboard a silver metallic Toyota Vios bearing plate number XST 652 and heading toward the interior portion of Sitio Ataw when they were attacked by unidentified armed men. The assailants reportedly fired repeatedly at the vehicle, hitting the four occupants in various parts of their bodies and causing their immediate deaths.
After the shooting, the suspects fled in an undetermined direction. Authorities have yet to establish their identities, the circumstances leading to the attack, or the motive behind the killings.
Investigators recovered ammunition believed to be of 5.56mm and 9mm calibers from the scene. Police are examining the recovered ballistic evidence to determine whether the ammunition can be linked to the firearms used in the attack and to help establish the circumstances surrounding the killings.
Police have continued their investigation and dragnet operations to identify, locate, and arrest those responsible. Investigators are also working to establish the motive and determine whether the victims were specifically targeted.
Meanwhile, the victims’ families have appealed to authorities to expedite the investigation and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. Their call comes as investigators work to piece together the events that led to the deadly attack.
The identities of the victims have been established, but the motive remains unknown. Authorities have yet to announce any arrests in connection with the incident.
The killings have raised renewed concerns over armed violence in the province, with the investigation expected to establish accountability and provide answers to the victims’ grieving families.