An Islamic teacher was shot dead by an unidentified assailant at a public market in Barangay Mataya, Buldon, Maguindanao del Norte, at around 5:10 a.m. Monday.
The victim was identified as Alim Saad Casad Abdulhamid, 38, a resident of the same locality, according to a report from the Buldon Municipal Police Station.
Police said Abdulhamid sustained gunshot wounds to his body, causing his immediate death at the scene.
Authorities have yet to identify the suspect responsible for the shooting.
The motive behind the killing also remains unknown as investigators continue their probe into the incident.
The shooting occurred at the public market in Barangay Mataya, where the victim was attacked by an unidentified assailant.
The Buldon Municipal Police Station is handling the investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing and determine the identity of the perpetrator.
Police have not disclosed further details about the incident or any possible leads in the case.
Authorities are continuing their investigation as they work to determine the motive and identify those responsible for the fatal shooting. Via Jom Dimapalao | 89.3 Brigada News FM Cotabato City
