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COTABATO CITY — Police in Maguindanao del Sur have launched a manhunt against two men who shot and injured an Indian money lender in Datu Hoffer Ampatuan town, Maguindanao del Sur on Thursday afternoon.
Police Lieutenant Albert Pansoy, Datu Hoffer police chief, said the victim, identified initially as Gab, was driving a white Toyota Innova from Datu Odin Sinsuat town in Maguindanao del Norte.
Article continues after this advertisementHe was heading to Isulan, Sultan Kuarat when he was ambushed along the national highway in Barangay Labu-Labu of Datu Hoffer town.
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Pansoy added the victim opted to continue driving until he reached Barangay Kauran in nearby Ampatuan town.
Article continues after this advertisement“The car fell off the highway and landed on a corn field,” Pansoy said.
Article continues after this advertisementThe victim sustained injuries on his left elbow.
Article continues after this advertisementThe motive of the attack remained unknown as an investigation is still underway, although Pansoy said they already have several persons of interest to the case.
Police probers are yet to speak with the victim.
Article continues after this advertisementIn the past five years, several Indian and Pakistani money lenders have been victims of robbery and shooting in Maguindanao and Cotabato provinces.
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