Summary
A mayor in the southern Philippines survived an attack when his armored vehicle was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade. The attack happened in Shariff Aguak, an area known for political violence. Three suspects were killed in a shootout with police and the army.
Key Facts
- The attack occurred in the town of Shariff Aguak in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines.
- The mayor, Akmad Ampatuan, survived when the rocket hit his armored car.
- This was the fourth attempt on Ampatuan's life since 2014.
- The suspects fled the scene but were later involved in a shootout with authorities, resulting in the deaths of three of them.
- The leader of the attack was identified as Budtong "Rap-Rap" Pendatun, who had three outstanding arrest warrants.
- The attack happened in an area classified as an election hotspot due to its history of violence.
- Two security personnel of the mayor suffered minor injuries.
- The police and military are investigating if there were security failures.
