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2 traffic enforcers shot dead in Lanao Sur

John Unson - The Philippine Star
June 7, 2026 | 12:00am
2 traffic enforcers shot dead in Lanao Sur
Gunmen shot dead two known hardworking municipal traffic enforcers in a daring attack at a densely populated area in Malabang town in Lanao del Sur on Thursday, June 4.
Philstar.com / John Unson

COTABATO CITY – Two civilian traffic enforcers were killed in an attack by unidentified assailants in Malabang, Lanao del Sur on Thursday.

Samar Marohom and Jamael Talib were supervising the flow of vehicles in Barangay Campo Muslim when motorcycle-riding men shot them, police said.

The victims were declared dead on arrival at the Doctor Serapio Montañer Hospital.

Probers expressed belief the killing could be job-related.

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