READ | STATEMENT OF CONDEMNATION OF CHIEF MINISTER AHOD B. EBRAHIM ON THE RECENT ATTACK AGAINST TWO BASILAN MAYORS
The Bangsamoro Government condemns the cowardly and brutal attack on the municipal mayors of Al Barka and Akbar, both of the province of Basilan.
The inhumane incident that happened this morning of December 6, 2021 resulted to the deaths of Al-Barka Mayor Darussalam Saguindilan Lajid, his security Barad Nuruddin, and left Akbar Mayor Alih Awal Sali in critical condition. Not only is this an attack against the people of Basilan, but an attack on the democratic principles and values of the entire Bangsamoro people.
We appeal to the security sector, the Philippine National Police and Armed Forces of the Philippines, to conduct a thorough investigation on this matter and to ensure the safety of all our people.
In this difficult and emotional time, we call for sobriety and patience. Let us exercise restraint while the investigation is ongoing. These perpetrators shall answer to justice, In shaa Allah.
To the family of Mayor Sali, we are praying for his speedy recovery. To the family of Mayor Lajid and Mr. Nuruddin, we extend our deepest and sincerest condolences. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raj’un.
