3 die in gun attacks in Cotabato

COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Three persons were killed and another was wounded in separate attacks here Thursday and before dawn yesterday, police said.

The fatalities were identified as Kahar Bandola, Tohamie Ayunan and Abu Eiman Macasasa.

Renato Concha, who was shot by motorcycle-riding gunmen along De Mazenod Avenue, remains confined in a hospital.

Senior Superintendent Rex Anongos, city police director, said they are eyeing a grudge as the motive for the killings.