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PNP eyes SAF deployment in BARMM after election exec slain in ambush
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has activated the Special Task Force-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (STF-BARMM) to ensure peaceful and orderly midterm elections.
This activation follows the killing of a municipal election officer and her husband in an ambush in Maguindanao del Norte, an area of concern within BARMM.
The PNP is considering the deployment of the Special Action Force (SAF) in the region to preemptively address potential election-related incidents.
PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil emphasized the strong commitment to securing free and fair elections through inter-agency collaboration.
More police personnel, including the Special Action Force, are expected to be deployed to BARMM weeks before the May 2025 elections.
The task force will undertake groundwork, planning, simulation exercises, and coordinating conferences to refine law enforcement actions.
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