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| Mindanao governorÂ’s aide killed in an ambush |
| 2012-06-29 |
| An aide of the acting governor of the autonomous Muslim region in Mindanao (ARMM) was killed in an ambush by two motorcycle-riding gunmen in Cotabato City, police said on Thursday. ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman also confirmed the killing of Jesus Dillo, 45, his development consultant and an active peace advocate in Mindanao, while on his way home on Wednesday night. Police said Dillo died while undergoing emergency surgery for multiple bullet wounds. Witnesses said his attackers casually walked away from the scene and boarded their motorcycle after the killing. Police have yet to establish the motive but Hataman said Dillo was one of the most prominent civilian leaders who helped him implement major reforms in ARMM, one of the poorest and corrupt regions in the country. Catholic priest the Reverend Eliseo Mercado Junior joined Hataman in denouncing the killing of Dillo who was active in the political empowerment of Muslim and lumad (indigenous peoples) communities not only in ARMM but also in the whole of Mindanao. |
| Posted by:ryuge |