COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Four companions of a barangay captain were wounded when unidentified men opened fire at their van in Barangay Bagua 3 on Friday night.
Police said the target of the attack, Edris Pasawiran of Barangay Kalanganan 2, was unhurt.
Col. Querubin Manalang, Jr., Cotabato City police chief, said Pasawiran and his companions were in a Toyota Grandia when they were waylaid along Mabini street.
Michael Avila, Akmad Guimba, Amal Masulot and Tanto Palulod were taken to the Cotabato Regional Medical Center for treatment. The fifth victim was taken to the Cotabato Sanitarium Hospital in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte.
The vehicle used by the suspects, a Suzuki minivan, was found abandoned in Barangay Rosary Heights 3.
Probers said a .45-caliber pistol was found in the vehicle.