School Principal Shot in Cotabato Town
In a shocking incident early Tuesday morning, unidentified gunmen ambushed and critically injured a school principal in Midsayap town, Cotabato province. The attack unfolded as the victim arrived at her workplace, raising alarm among local residents and school officials.
Details of the Ambush Incident
Authorities reported that the school principal, Arlyn D. Acebar, was targeted in front of the Agriculture Elementary School located in Barangay Agriculture. According to police sources, Ms. Acebar had just arrived in a maroon Toyota Rush at approximately 7 a.m. when two men on a motorcycle approached and opened fire, hitting her multiple times.
One of the assailants quickly fled the scene, evading immediate capture. Responding traffic enforcers and concerned parents rushed to assist, transporting the wounded principal to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care.
Background on the Victim and Community Reaction
Ms. Acebar was recently transferred to the Agriculture Elementary School from Salunayan Elementary School as part of a provincial reshuffling of school heads. Local leaders expressed concern over the attack, emphasizing the need for increased security in the area.
Following the shooting, parents hurriedly gathered at the school to retrieve their children, fearing that the violence might escalate and put students at risk. Community members noted the heightened tension and called for swift investigation and justice.
Ongoing Police Investigation
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the motives behind the ambush and are pursuing leads to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. As of this report, no arrests have been made, and police urge anyone with information to come forward.
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