Cop killed in BIFF attack on police outpost in Maguindanao

COTABATO CITY – A policeman was killed when suspected members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters fired on a police outpost in Datu Unsay, Maguindanao around 2 a.m. Saturday, a police spokesman said.

Colonel Prudencio Asto, speaking for the 6th Infantry Division, identified the slain police officer as Police Officer 1 Randy Dumaguing.

The incident took place a day after authorities said they have completely regained control of the Maguindanao-General Santos Highway following nearly a week of fighting that killed a dozen people — four of them civilians.

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