Filipino Mayor
Nearly Voted Out of Office … in Rocket Attack!!!
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Shariff Aguak Municipality via Storyful
The mayor of a small town in the Philippines survived an assassination attempt when a rocket-propelled grenade was fired at his armored car. The incident took place in Shariff Aguak in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
In a shocking turn of events, a white van pulled over, and two individuals emerged with a rocket launcher, targeting the mayor’s Toyota Land Cruiser with a grenade. The RPG exploded under the armored car, creating a fireball and a cloud of smoke, but the vehicle managed to escape to safety.
Mayor Akmad Ampatuan survived the attack, while two of his security guards sustained minor injuries. This incident marks the fourth assassination attempt against Mayor Ampatuan.
Following the attack, the perpetrators engaged in a shootout with the Philippine National Police and the Philippine Army in a nearby area. Three out of four individuals involved in the attack were killed, with one still at large.
This incident draws comparisons to the resilience of President Trump, as Mayor Ampatuan’s survival in the face of multiple assassination attempts showcases his determination and strength.
