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John Unson - Philstar.com
April 27, 2026 | 6:59pm
The two ambush fatalities were riding a green pick-up-type multicab when they were attacked by gunmen in Barangay Bagoinged, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte.
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COTABATO CITY — Two Moro men actively supporting police law-enforcement activities were killed in an ambush in Barangay Bagoinged, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte on Sunday, April 26.
The victims, Najir Esmael and Tho Abad, died instantly from bullet wounds sustained in the attack.
Local executives and Capt. Steffie Salanguit, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, separately told reporters on Monday that Esmael and Abad were riding a green pick-up-type multicab on their way when they were attacked by gunmen in Barangay Bagoinged.
Their attackers managed to escape before responding policemen and barangay officials could reach the scene.
Salanguit said investigators from the Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipal Police Station and barangay officials are coordinating to identify the gunmen behind the fatal ambush of Esmael and Abad, both residents of Barangay Tinonggos in Datu Odin Sinsuat.
The slain Esmael and Abad were both known for their active involvement in joint peacekeeping missions of barangay officials in Tinonggos and personnel of the municipal police.
