At least five people were injured when supporters of rival candidates clashed in Panglima Estino town in Sulu on Monday.
Police Gen. Oscar Albayalde, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), said the victims were wounded in the ensuing gun attack that occured at around 6:30 a.m. Monday outside a voting precinct in Barangay Tiptipon.
“Two vehicles were also burned,” said Albayalde.
He identified the victims as Asiri Sadjaani, 65; Ibno Sahipa, 64; Barre Abih, 46; Omal Hasan, 57; and, Nadzra Munib, 41.
Policemen and soldiers were immediately deployed to contain the situation.
The presence of security forces have prompted the warring groups to leave the area.
The wounded victims were taken to the nearby hospital. “The situation is under control and investigation is ongoing to identify the suspects,” said Albayalde. (Aaron Recuenco)