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Date: 11 March 2013
Source: ABS-CBNnews.com Posted at 03/11/2013 10:54 AM | Updated as of 03/11/2013 10:54 AM
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/03/11/13/lp-bet%E2%80%99s-supporters-shot-zamboanga
MANILA, Philippines – A supporter of a gubernatorial candidate in Zamboanga Sibugay was shot dead by unidentified men on Sunday.
Al-Nasser “Tata” Jumdani was on a motorcycle with Ibrahim Sappayani, when the suspects fired shots at them. Jumdani was rushed to the nearest hospital, but eventually died of his wounds.
Investigators said Jumdani and Sappayani were headed to the municipality of Talusan to attend festivities there.
Sappayani, who was in critical condition, was brought to Zamboanga City for treatment.
According to Diplahan Mayor Wilter Palma, who is running for governor of Zamboanga Sibugay under the Liberal Party, the two victims were supporters of his. He said he believes politics is the motive for the shooting.
Palma is opposing incumbent Governor Rommel Jalosjos of the Nacionalista Party in the gubernatorial race.
Empty bullet shells of a .45-caliber firearm were recovered at the scene.
Police say they will continue their investigation. They have yet to determine if politics is the reason for the incident. – From a report on DZMM by RJ Rosalado, ABS-CBN Regional Network Group