An officer and two enlisted personnel were declared dead on arrival after members of the armed group Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters shot them and took their valuables, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Tuesday.
According to a report by the AFP, the incident occurred on the national highway between Datu Piang, Maguindanao and Midsayap, North Cotabato.
The victims came from General Santos City, and took a short cut through Datu Piang where members of the BIFF were waiting.
“The victims were on board a civilian pick up truck, which was flagged down by the armed group, BIFF. Without any provocation, the victims were shot at closed range and divested of their valuables,” the report said.
The 40th Infantry Battalion brought the victims to the Midsayap community hospital in North Cotabato, but all were declared dead on arrival, said the AFP
While the victims have been confirmed to be members of the Philippine Army, their names have been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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