Maguindanao electric co-op exec slain in gun attack

Civilians mill around the vehicle driven by Alhassan Maongco, department manager of Magelco, that hit a tree after he was ambushed at past 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Contributed photo from Mustapha Kasim)

DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao — A middle level official of the Maguindanao Electric Cooperative (Magelco) was killed in an ambush by still unidentified gunmen at past 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipality Police chief Major Reggie Albellera identified the victim as Alhassan Maongco, 50, manager of Magelco’s Institutional Services Department.

Albellera said the victim was alone driving his Toyota Fortuner (plate number KAF-3615) and was headed home from a mid-day prayer at a mosque when ambushed by still unidentified gunmen along the diversion road in Barangay Upper Capiton, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte.

Civilians mill around the vehicle driven by Alhassan Maongco, department manager of Magelco, that hit a tree after he was ambushed at past 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Contributed photo from Mustapha Kasim)

Police investigator Staff Sgt. Jhemin Untong said the victim’s car hit a tree after the gun attack.

Maongco is the younger brother of former Magelco general manager Ashary Maongco.

The victim had just celebrated his 50th birthday on Sunday, April 16.

Albellera said an investigation is on going. The police are yet to determine the motive and identities of the attackers.

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