Village chief, 4 others killed in Zambo Norte ambush
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A village chief and four others on Thursday were killed and two more were injured in an ambush in Zamboanga del Norte.
An initial report of the Sirawai Municipal Police Station said Bgy. chairman Ali Manangca, along with four others, were killed in an ambush around 3 p.m. Thursday in Bgy. Piña.
Manangca is the village chief of Bgy. Balubuan, Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte.
The other victims were not immediately identified.
A team of Sirawai policemen led by Executive Master Sgt. Rymerjun Pernito, who rushed to the ambush site, brought the victims to the hospital for treatment.
An investigation showed that Manangca and his companions were aboard a Toyota Hilux when waylaid by unidentified gunmen.
Police said investigation is ongoing to establish the identities of the suspects. Philippine News Agency
