Suspect in RPG Attack on Maguindanao Mayor Arrested
Police have arrested one suspect in the rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) attack targeting Shariff Aguak Mayor Akmad Ampatuan Sr. in Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines. The incident occurred on January 25, 2026, and police continue their investigation.
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