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Classes suspended in Pikit amid shooting of students

John Unson - The Philippine Star
February 16, 2023 | 12:00am

COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Classes in Pikit town in Cotabato have been suspended until tomorrow following the death of a 13-year-old boy in a gun attack that left two other children wounded.

Mayor Sumulong Sultan signed an executive order on Tuesday suspending classes in the town.

The boy was killed in gun attack in Barangay Gli-Gli. Two boys aged 12 were wounded.

The victims were reportedly walking outside their school when they were attacked.

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