Gunshots stirred residents of Barangay Poblacion 2 in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur evening on Monday, June 9, 2025.

In a video footage, several police vehicles are seen responding to the incident.

A glass display stand of a store was shattered after getting hit by bullets.

Some residents also fled their homes out of fear.

According to the Maguindanao Police Provincial Office, the evacuees have since returned to their homes after authorities took control of the situation.

“Yung mga tao naman na panandaliang lumikas ay bumalik na rin doon sa kanilang mga tinitirhan at yung ating kalsada, since may presence ng ating government forces kagabi ay passable naman,” Maguindanao del Sur Police Provincial Office Spokesperson, Capt. Guiseppe Tamayo, said.

Authorities are verifying the identity of the group behind the attack and the motive.

“Sa ngayon, patuloy itong ini-imbestigahan ng pulis habang nagcle-clearing ang Armed Forces of the Philippines doon sa nasabing lugar,” Tamayo added.

Meanwhile, the local government issued a statement on social media urging residents to remain calm but vigilant as the armed group reportedly attempted to enter the town.

Residents were advised to stay inside their homes while the police and military continue to monitor and control the situation.