ZAMBOANGA CITY, Zamboanga del Sur—A special investigation task group (SITG) has been created to hunt against suspects behind the killing of Al-Barka, Basilan Mayor Darussalam Lajid and Farrad Nurrudin, and the wounding of another mayor. Reyes said Lajid and Sali were just passing by Zamboanga City as they were bound for Davao City to attend a meeting of Mindanao mayors on Tuesday. Lajid was buried in his place at Al-Barka town, the bodyguard-driver of Sali was brought to his town in Akbar. During the burial of Lajid on Monday, thousands of residents including children rushed to his residence and paid homage to the mayor. Sali is still in a critical condition, but he is now stable, says Lt. Agnes Miro, ZCPO spokesperson.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 07, 2021 21:41 UTC