Fourteen police officers, including a soldier, were wounded while a trooper died after a shootout between former Maimbung, Sulu vice mayor Pando Mudjasan’s followers and government forces on June 24, the PNP said. | FArgosinoINQ
The shootout wounded Police Captain Ergie Wanawan; Police Corporals Nelvin Roble, Butz Lenard Bakidan, Jayson Cabalquinto, Jerwin Tongala, John Lord Paasa, Simon Ligmayo, and Vileo Raven Jariolne; Staff Sergeants Julakbar Jahani and Jadier Alfad; Patrolmen Jasper Massagan and Jason Dacio; and a member of 41st Infantry Battalion.
On the other hand, Patrolman Regim Gacod, a member of the 7SAB unit, died upon arriving at the Maimbung Hospital, and a dead body was recovered within the area of the shooting incident.All wounded personnel are currently at an undisclosed medical facility for medical treatment, and their families will be receiving necessary assistance to aid the wounded cops’ fast recovery, according to PNP public information office chief Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan.
Recovered items from the operation include one rifle, four magazines, assorted ammunition, and other personal items, which were all brought to Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Provincial Field Unit 9 for proper documentation and disposition.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Maimbung, Sulu former vice mayor in shootout with police; 2 cops, 1 soldier injuredTwo police officers and one soldier were hurt on Saturday after they figured in a shootout as they were about to serve a warrant of arrest and search warrant to former Maimbung, Sulu Vice Mayor Pando Mudjasan.
Read more »
AFP: Cop wounded in Maimbung shootout dies from injuriesA police officer wounded in the shootout between former Maimbung, Sulu Vice Mayor Pando Mudjasan and security forces died from his injuries, Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Andres Centino said Sunday.
Read more »
4 persons allegedly linked to ex-vice mayor, 1 cop killed in Sulu town shootoutFour persons reportedly linked to former Maimbung, Sulu Vice Mayor Pando Mudjasan and one police officer were killed in a firefight that erupted in the municipality, the PNP said.
Read more »
UPDATE: 5,000 displaced, 1 killed in clash between government forces, followers of former vice mayor in SuluZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 25 June) — Over 5,000 individuals fled their homes following a clash between security forces and armed followers of former vice mayor Pando Mudjasan of Maimbung, […]
Read more »
Soldier, 3 cops wounded in attempt to arrest ex-vice mayor in SuluCOTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 24 June) — An Army soldier and three policemen were wounded when followers of a former vice mayor of Maimbung, Sulu fired at the members of […]
Read more »