Man killed in Maguindanao del Norte attack

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January 1, 2026 | 12:00am

COTABATO CITY, Philippines — A man was killed in an attack by motorcycle-riding assailants in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte on Tuesday night.

Rotas Mastura was on his way home on a motorcycle when he was killed in Barangay Macaguiling, according to Lt. Col. Hector Tanio Jr., Sultan Kudarat police chief.

Mastura died at the scene from six gunshot wounds in the body.

Witnesses said the assailants fled on a motorcycle.

Probers have yet to determine the motive for the killing and identify suspects.