| Armed men attacked a farming village in Buldon, Maguindanao, leaving two farmers dead. Killed in the attack by suspected Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) guerrillas on Monday were Arjan Sarte and a certain Toto, a report from the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in nearby Parang, Maguindanao, said. Reports said that the victims were in the farm when one of the suspects, Sedek Makaurong, sprayed them with M-16 rifle ammunition. The two were hit and killed instantly in the volley of gunfire. The attackers immediately fled. Authorities are eyeing land conflict and personal grudge as the motives behind the killing. Meanwhile, at least three suspected members of the MILF were killed in a clash with government soldiers in the sea off Zamboanga City, a report from the military said Tuesday. MILF spokesman Eid Kabalu, however, denied those engaged in the firefight were members of the Front. Sources from the Army’s Southern Command said operatives of the Navy opened fire on a motorized boat on Monday after 10 MILF guerrillas refused to stop. Authorities suspected those killed may have links with illegal fishermen. |