2 cops critically hurt in Basilan ambush

Two policemen, including a deputy city police chief, were hurt in a gun attack in Basilan early Sunday.

Police identified the victims as Superintendent Esteban Agcaoili, deputy chief of the Isabela City Police Station, and Police Officer 2 Jayson Pamposa.

Initial investigations disclosed that the two policemen were playing basketball in a gym in Isabela City when they were attacked by two motorcycle-riding gunmen.

The two policemen were initially rushed to a local hospital and then transferred to a medical facility in Zamboanga City.

Reports as of this posting said the two policemen were in critical conditions. —report from Peewee Bacuño/ALG, GMA News