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Gov't worker nabbed for allegedly violating gun ban
A government employee, identified as Saud Guidali from Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte, was apprehended in Cotabato City for allegedly violating the election gun ban on its first day of implementation, January 12, 2025.
He was arrested at a checkpoint in Barangay Mother Tamontaca after a CZ P-09 pistol was discovered in his minivan during a plain view inspection.
Guidali claimed to be a licensed gun owner but could not produce a Comelec exemption permit.
He is facing charges for violating the election gun ban and is under police custody, with authorities investigating any potential involvement in previous incidents.
The Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BARMM) stated that carrying firearms is prohibited during the election period.
This incident marks the first arrest for the gun ban violation in Cotabato City, which is categorized as an election area of concern-red category due to serious security threats.
At least 11 fixed and 14 mobile COMELEC checkpoints were established in various areas of Cotabato City.
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