SAA

SAA event in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Meta area, Philippines on Sun 25th January 2026

25th January 2026

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On 25 January 2026, 3 individuals, suspected of ambushing a mayor from the Ampatuan clan earlier that day in Shariff Aguak, were killed in a firefight with police officers, soldiers, and barangay watchmen in Barangay Meta (Datu Unsay, Maguindanao del Sur, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao). After the three individuals and another person attacked the mayor (coded separately), authorities tracked and cornered them in Barangay Meta, where a firefight ensued. The other person managed to escape following the clash. Authorities reported retrieving the rocket launcher and firearms used in the attack on the mayor from the suspects.

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Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao ( Meta area )

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