Two barangay officials survived an ambush in Barangay Taviran, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte.
Police said a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) kagawad and the barangay secretary of Neketan, Datu Odin Sinsuat were heading home to Dalican from Cotabato City on board a pickup truck when gunmen attacked them.
The two barangay officials were not hit, but they sustained minor injuries from shattered glasses.
Despite the attack, the SK kagawad managed to drive the vehicle until they reached a military detachment in Barangay Bitu.
The Maguindanao del Norte Police Provincial Office (PPO) condemned the incident and has immediately launched a thorough investigation.
A pursuit operation is also ongoing to track down the perpetrators.
Police have urged the victims to file a formal complaint so legal action can proceed.
