The National Police Commission in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (NAPOLCOM-Regional Office BARMM) has condemned the killing of a policeman inside a mosque in Madamba, Lanao del Sur.

Police Chief Master Sgt. Alioden Sarangani of the Madamba Municipal Police Station was shot dead while praying inside the mosque in Barangay Uyaan Proper on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

In a statement, NAPOLCOM said the brutal attack is a grave affront not only to the sanctity of human life but also to the sacredness of places of worship.

“Acts of violence committed within spaces dedicated to peace and spiritual reflection have no place in a civilized and law-abiding society,” NAPOLCOM said.

NAPOLCOM called on concerned authorities to ensure a swift and impartial investigation.

The Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) is investigating the incident.

PRO-BAR said it is pursuing all leads available to identify, locate, and arrest the suspect.

“We assure the public that all necessary measures are being undertaken to bring those responsible to justice and hold them fully accountable under the law,” PRO-BAR said.

PRO-BAR urged those who have knowledge about the incident to come forward and coordinate with authorities.