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4 killed as Basilan poll bets’ supporters clash
Four supporters of incumbent Mayor Talib Pawaki and mayoral candidate Almujir Camlian were killed in a gunfight in Barangay Langil, Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan on Sunday morning, May 11.
The encounter occurred at 7 a.m., causing panic and forcing residents to flee the island village.
The Philippine Army's 101st Infantry Brigade confirmed the involvement of supporters from the two rival mayoral candidates.
Several others were reportedly wounded in the firefight.
Members of the municipal police, backed by Special Action Force commandos, were deployed to the area to stop the hostilities.
The Basilan police director visited the scene to address the situation and assured residents that order would be restored.
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