Bangsamoro Interim Chief Minister Macacua's convoy targeted in ambush

Bangsamoro peace process convoy ambush Maguindanao del Norte political violence BARMM

An armed ambush targeted the convoy of Bangsamoro Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof A. Macacua in Barangay Bitu, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, on Saturday, August 15. While the attack occurred, Macacua and his companions were reported unharmed.

Government officials have strongly condemned the incident. Maguindanao del Sur Governor Datu Ali M. Midtimbang Sr. rejected the use of violence to settle political grievances, stating that such acts threaten public order and risk deepening mistrust within the peace process.

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) also issued a condemnation, with Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento expressing relief that the delegation is safe. Sarmiento urged the public to remain calm and avoid speculation while authorities conduct a thorough investigation. He emphasized that the Bangsamoro peace process is built on democratic means and called for all political stakeholders to ensure a peaceful environment for upcoming elections.

Entities

Abdulraof A. Macacua · Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao · Datu Ali M. Midtimbang Sr. · Mel Senen Sarmiento · Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity

Sources

Gov Midtimbang deplores ambush vs CM Macacua, companions [mindanao.politiko.com.ph]

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PNP forms task force to probe ambush vs BARMM chief Macacua [www.inquirer.net]

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Palace says Sept. 14 BARMM polls to proceed despite ambush incident [abogado.com.ph]

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OPAPRU slams attack on BARMM minister’s convoy [www.mindanaotimes.com.ph]

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