Three officers of the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) based in Zamboanga City were killed in an ambush in Lamitan City, Basilan.

The three ISAFP members were on board a van when they were ambushed by an armed group upon reaching Barangay Baimbing.

Authorities have yet to identify the group responsible for the ambush as hot pursuit operations continue.

Police are also investigating the incident.