[InterAksyon] Suspected New People's Army militants attacked a police vehicle Sunday morning, triggering a firefight that left three policemen and two civilians wounded. All the casualties were aboard a police vehicle in Zamboanga del Norteo when the ambush occurred.Chief Inspector Rogelio Alabata said, "The police personnel onboard Patrol Car (Mahindra) were going back to their station from mobile patrol duty. Along the way, two civilians hopped in to report for work at the municipal hall. Upon reaching Sitio Paringan they met a burst of gunfire. Our policemen were able to secure the safety of two civilians and even wounded they fought back against the rebels."
Under fire, the policemen sent a radio message to their station, which contacted the nearest Army camp for reinforcement. Before reinforcements arrived, the militants withdrew.