Young teacher gunned down near school in Lanao del Sur

• A 24-year-old teacher, Danilo Barba, was shot dead at close range in Balabagan, Lanao del Sur, on August 4
• The gunman lay in wait before attacking as the victim walked toward Balabagan Trade School
• Incident happened just meters from the school, shocking students and teachers who witnessed it
• Police investigation ongoing to identify the suspect and determine the motive behind the killing

A 24-year-old male teacher was shot dead at close range by a lone gunman in Balabagan, Lanao del Sur, on Monday morning, August 4.

Authorities identified the victim as Danilo Barba, a teacher at Balabagan Trade School and a native of Trento, Agusan del Sur.

He died instantly after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds to the head.

According to a report from Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Director Col. Caezar Cabuhat, the incident occurred at around 8:00 a.m. in Barangay Narra.

Barba was walking to his school when the assailant, who had been lying in wait, suddenly appeared and opened fire.

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The attack happened just a few meters away from the school’s entrance, leaving Barba sprawled on the roadside in a pool of blood.

Students and faculty members were thrown into panic and shock as they witnessed the shooting unfold.

Police have launched an intensive investigation to determine the motive behind the killing and to identify the suspect.

Authorities are also reviewing possible leads and gathering witness testimonies to aid in the pursuit of the gunman.

The incident has left the local community and education sector in grief, with colleagues and students mourning the loss of a dedicated teacher.

Local officials have condemned the killing, calling for swift justice to ensure the safety of educators and residents.

Law enforcement is urging anyone with information about the suspect to come forward as efforts continue to track down the perpetrator and bring him to justice.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh