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3 killed, 2 hurt in Basilan encounter involving political party members
Three individuals were killed and two others injured in a boat clash in Basilan on Election Day, hours before polls opened.
The victims were supporters of mayoral candidate Jamar Mansul, traveling in his convoy when they encountered police.
Police reported that they fired upon a boat with eight armed men after it failed to stop for inspection, resulting in an encounter.
The wife of Jamar Mansul denied her husband's group was armed, claiming they were relatives and poll watchers ambushed by another group.
No casualties were reported among the police or from the camp of Jamar Mansul, who was unharmed.
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