Philstar
1 killed, 3 wounded in Maguindanao ambush
An ambush in Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur on Monday, February 17, resulted in the death of one villager and injuries to three others, including a child.
The fatality, 40-year-old Hadji Nano Utap, was on his way from Rajah Buayan when their minivan and trailing motorcycles were attacked by gunmen.
This incident marks the 14th death due to gun attacks in Maguindanao del Sur since the nationwide gun ban was implemented on January 12 for the May 2025 elections.
The injured include Utap's relatives: Tateks Kalunsiang, 45, Hadji Fahad Namo, 38, and a six-year-old boy, who sustained gunshot wounds.
🤖
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
News Sources
See how different news organizations are covering this story. Below are the original articles from various Philippine news sources that contributed to this summary.
Vice Mayor Mohammad Omar Abpi Samama of Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur, was shot in the abdomen by a suspected sniper while delivering a speech during a public service event in Barangay Magaslong on Monday, February 24, 2025.
+5
Read more →
Mindanao Star Bus Company area manager Armando Yap Lu, 79, and his live-in partner Marilyn Lunggakit Dulay, 62, were ambushed and killed by gunmen in Kabacan, Cotabato on Monday, February 10.
Read more →