ZAMBOANGA CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Apr. 25, 2014) – A policeman assigned in the southern Philippine province of Sulu was shot in Zamboanga City where his family lives, officials said on Thursday.
Officials said the 36-year old Police Officer 1 Al Muhajil was shot in the face late Wednesday at Flamingo village in Upper Calarian. He was rushed to the hospital after his attacker escaped after the shooting.
Mujahil, who is stationed in the town of Pata, was allegedly shot by a man identified by the police only as Merkhan, also of Flamingo village.
Local police chief Angelito Casimiro said the attack was connected to an old grudge. He said police are searching for the attacker. (Mindanao Examiner)
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