From the Philippine Star (Aug 30, 2023): 3 cops hurt in Maguindanao attack (John Unson)
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Three police officers were wounded in an attack by suspected terrorists in Datu Salibo, Maguindanao del Sur on Sunday.Cpl. Fernan Andres and Patrolmen Abdul Ali Lipuas and Alesona Makaandig were rushed to a hospital for treatment, according to Brig. Gen. Allan Nobleza, Bangsamoro police director.
The officers suffered multiple gunshot wounds when alleged members of Dawlah Islamiya and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) assaulted them near a police detachment in Barangay Pagatin.
Police officers manning the detachment returned fire, prompting the terrorists to escape.
The attack was reportedly led by Yusah Ganoy and Musa Samsudin, both wanted for major criminal offenses.
Maj. Gen. Alex Rillera, chief of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division, said the attack was intended to send a message that the Dawlah Islamiya and the BIFF have not weakened despite the surrender of many of their members since 2020.
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2023/08/30/2292374/3-cops-hurt-maguindanao-attack
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