Five killed in Basilan shooting

August 6, 2019

ZAMBOANGA CITY - Five people, including two militiamen and a village chief, were killed while two were wounded when a settlement of a clan war  ended in violence in Basilan province, the military reported Tuesday.

A report from the Army’s 64th Infantry Battalion said the incident happened around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Central Sumisip barangay hall.

The military said the fatalities were Nulphy Norin Taalil and Hasil Baakal, both militiamen of Central Sumisip; Abdulhassan Issek, barangay chairperson of Guiong; Hassan Muslimin Barillo of Central Sumisip; and, Kinning Immo of Guiong.

Wounded were: Marjim Barillo, barangay chairperson of Central Sumisip; and, Ayog Baakal.

Investigation showed they met at the barangay hall of Central Sumisip to settle the feud between the families of Taalil and Baakal.

But Taalil, Baakal, Issek and Barillio (Marjim) drew their guns as arguments ensued.

The military and policemen were placed on alert to avert escalation of violence as families and followers of both parties involved were “seen armed and wanting to exact revenge.” DMS