ZAMBOANGA CITY – A government militia was shot and wounded by 5 armed men in an attack on a village in Zamboanga City in southern Philippines, police said Thursday.
Police said the gunmen escaped after shooting Kamar Hajan, 29, who was hit in the back. His companion, Jamud Goiwin, 29, also a militiaman, was unhurt from the ambush which took place on December 30.
The two militias were traveling on a motorcycle in the village of Landang Laum when the gunmen attacked. Troops, from the Task Force Zamboanga, responded to the shootings, but did not catch up with the ambushers.
Police said several M16 bullet casings were recovered in the area.
Hajan was rushed to hospital and police said it is still investigating the motive of the attack. No individual or group claimed responsibility for the ambush. (Mindanao Examiner)
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