Ebrahim calls for calm after ambush kills 4 in Basilan

Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim of the Bangsamoro government called for calm after an ambush on soldiers during a week-long celebration, urging all parties to remain composed.

The incident left four people dead and 12 wounded, including two soldiers killed, occurring while UNDP personnel were conducting a peace and development project in Sumisip, Basilan on January 22.

Ebrahim expressed deep sadness over the clash, which transpired during the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao's (BARMM) 6th foundation anniversary celebration.

The chief minister emphasized the importance of vigilance and restraint, urging people to uphold principles of dialogue and mutual respect through established peace mechanisms like the Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH) and the Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG).

Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. called for a probe into the clash, assuring BARMM residents that efforts are being made to maintain peace in the region.