Sulu election supervisor’s vehicle ambushed; sibling killed

The vehicle of Sulu Provincial Election Supervisor Julie Vidzfar was ambushed in Zamboanga City on Saturday morning, according to Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia.

The attack, reported by Super Radyo dzBB’s Carlo Mateo and later confirmed by Garcia, occurred before 10 a.m.

Supervisor Vidzfar was unharmed, but her sibling sustained injuries and was rushed to hospital for treatment.

However, according to a 24 Oras Weekend report, Vidzfar's sibling was killed by a gunshot to the head.

The ambush happened in the Santa Maria area of Zamboanga City while the siblings were en route on their way home from the airport.

The unidentified gunmen immediately fled after the shooting.

Eight empty  .45  shells were recovered from the crime scene.

"No words are enough to condemn this treacherous act of violence against our people," said Garcia in a statement.

"What is more gruesome and unforgivable is when a loved one is caught in the crossfire so to speak. We are not yet prepared to cry hopelessness but a call for immediate action from authorities is strongly demanded."
 
Garcia also called on the Philippine National Police to thoroughly investigate the attack. — DVM, GMA Integrated News