10 wounded, 12 dead in ambush in Lanao del Norte

Around 10 people wounded, including Nunungan Mayor Abdulmalik Manamparan, and 12 others were killed in what was believed to be an ambush in Lanao del Norte Thursday evening.

Col. Romulo Manuel, commanding officer of the 35th Infantry Makamandag Batallion said that they are still searching for more casualties, if there are any.

Manamparan was in Barangay Malaig campaigning for re-election when his party was ambushed by unidentified gunmen.

Manamparan is running under the Nationalist People's Coalition.

The wounded victims were identified as:

1. Mayor Atty. Malik Manamparan – Male, 60 years old from Brgy. Butadon
2. Nobaila Ansur – Female, 18 years old from Brgy. Poblacion
3. Aiman Manamparan – Male, 16 years old
4. Semi Moda – Female, 18 years old from Brgy. Butadon
5. Amerah Labi – 17 years old from Brgy. Butadon
6. Noaiman Ali – Male, 16 years old from Brgy. Poblacion
7. Wilfredo Vega – Male, 45 years old from Kapatagan
8. Azizah M. Labi – Female, 15 years old from Songgod City
9. Alinor Mamantuc – Male, 17 years old from Katubuan Town
10. Saidon Mamantuc – Male, 48 years old

While those who declared dead are:

1. Johane Bantuas – Male, 20 years old from Brgy. Poblacion
2. Bebe Dimasangcay – Female, 16 years old
3. Diambrang Lala – Male, 50 years old
4. Apepah Saripada – Female, 17 years old from Brgy. Poblacion
5. Baube Cawasa – Male, 20 years old
6. Adnaneh Manamparan – Female, 30 years old from Brgy. Butadon

Six other bodies have not yet been identified including members of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU).

Radyo Natin Kapatagan/PNP Nunungan, Lanao del Norte)