Virgilio Lorenzo Jr

Courtesy: Maguindanao Del Sur Police Provincial Office

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Eon Sanchez

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1774742213049New Project.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Courtesy: Maguindanao Del Sur Police Provincial Office </div>MANILA — The Bangsamoro Government on Saturday, Martch 28, condemned the ambush in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur that left five police personnel dead earlier that night.The attack took place in Barangay Mother Poblacion past 9 p.m. Saturday night as members of the Philippine National Police’s 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company were returning to Camp Datu Akilan after patrolling the town proper, according to initial police reports.<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/3/28/5-pulis-patay-sa-ambush-sa-shariff-aguak-maguindanao-del-sur-2318">The patrol vehicle was ambushed by an unidentified armed group</a>, resulting in the deaths of five officers.Authorities have launched pursuit operations to track down the suspects and alerted nearby police stations and allied forces to assist.In a statement, Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua said the Bangsamoro government  has ordered concerned ministries to launch a full investigation in coordination with law enforcement agencies to identify and hold the attackers accountable.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/3/26/fuel-crisis-poses-hurdles-for-bangsamoro-election-preps-comelec-1550">Fuel crisis poses hurdles for Bangsamoro election preps—Comelec </a></div>Macacua extended condolences to the families of the slain officers, assuring them that the regional government stands with them in their grief and will provide necessary assistance.He also urged residents in the area to remain calm and cooperate with the authorities by sharing any information that could aid the ongoing investigation.&quot;We extend our deepest sympathies and prayers to the families of the fallen personnel. The Bangsamoro Government stands in solidarity with them during this time of grief and will extend the necessary assistance to support their bereavement,&quot; the government said in the statement.Macacua stressed that the Bangsamoro Government remains committed to upholding peace, justice, and the rule of law in the region.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/24/afp-pursues-suspects-in-lanao-del-norte-ambush-1200">AFP pursues suspects in Lanao del Norte ambush </a></div>In a separate statement, the PNP condemned the attack on its personnel, calling it a &quot;senseless and cowardly ambush.&quot;It said the ambush &quot;is a direct assault on law enforcement and a threat to peace and order.&quot;

The attack took place in Barangay Mother Poblacion past 9 p.m. Saturday night as members of the Philippine National Police’s 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company were returning to Camp Datu Akilan after patrolling the town proper, according to initial police reports.

The attack took place in Barangay Mother Poblacion past 9 p.m. Saturday night as members of the Philippine National Police’s 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company were returning to Camp Datu Akilan after patrolling the town proper, according to initial police reports.

BARMM gov’t condemns killing of 5 cops in Shariff Aguak ambush

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BARMM gov’t condemns killing of 5 cops in Shariff Aguak ambush

Eon Sanchez,

ABS-CBN News

Published March 29, 2026 07:57 AM PHT

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Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

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