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Lanao del Sur bet killed in ambush
A councilor candidate and his brother, an incumbent barangay chairman, were ambushed and killed by gunmen on their way to a polling site in Bayang, Lanao del Sur on Monday, May 12.
The victims, Afganie Balt Taha and Walid Taha, were traveling to the Mauyag Papandayan National High School in Barangay Rinabor when they were attacked.
Both Taha siblings were members of a prominent Maranao clan known for political feuds with other local politicians.
Police officials confirmed the ambush occurred as the brothers were en route to the polling precinct.
Relatives of the victims believe the attack was perpetrated by political rivals.
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