BARMM-MILG condemns attack on Maguindanao Sur vice mayor; probe sought
MANILA, Philippines — The Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) enjoined authorities to investigate the shooting incident that wounded Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur Vice Mayor Omar A. Samama.
Samama, son of Datu Piang Mayor Victor Samama who was also on stage, was shot by a gunman in Barangay Magaslong at around 9:30 a.m. on Monday.
The Samamas are running under the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), the political party of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
“We call on law enforcement agencies to swiftly investigate this incident and ensure those responsible are brought to justice,” the BARMM- MILG said in a statement released on the same day.
The BNARMM – MILG also condemned the attack.
Article continues after this advertisement“Violence against a public servant is an attack on peace, democracy and the rule of law in Bangsamoro,” it said.
“We urge everyone to remain vigilant and work together in upholding peace, security, and the rule of law in our communities,” it added. (Keith Irish Margareth Clores, 黑料社 trainee)
