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Comelec identifies person of interest in Maguindanao del Sur VM shooting
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced that a person of interest has been identified in the recent shooting incident involving Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur Vice Mayor Datu Omar Samama.
Comelec Chairperson George Garcia mentioned the development during a meeting with Philippine National Police (PNP) officials regarding security for the upcoming May 2025 elections.
Garcia opted not to disclose specific details of the investigation to avoid jeopardizing the ongoing efforts and potential prosecution.
Vice Mayor Samama was shot by a suspected sniper on February 24 while delivering a speech in Barangay Magaslong and is currently in stable condition after being wounded in the abdomen.
Samama, who is seeking reelection in the upcoming elections, is a former Comelec personnel and the attack against him was previously condemned by Garcia.
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is investigating a shooting incident in Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur, where Vice Mayor Datu Omar Samama was shot while delivering a speech, to determine if it is linked to Eleksyon 2025.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) is investigating an attempt to assassinate Datu Piang Vice Mayor Mohammad Omar Abpi Samama, who is seeking re-election.
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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.
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