Mayor survives grenade launcher attack by gunmen in dramatic shootout leaving four dead
Published date: Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:02:00 +0700A mayor survived a grenade launcher attack by suspected hitmen in a dramatic shootout that left four people dead in the Philippines.
Akmad Mitra Ampatuan, 53, narrowly escaped as alleged assassins ambushed his bulletproof SUV in Maguindanao del Sur province on January 25.
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Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines |
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25/01/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP175232 |
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Duration: 01:22 |
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Rating: News safe |
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