Manila: Three people, including the former mayor, were killed in a shooting at Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. The deceased were identified as Rosita Furige, former mayor of Lambton town in Southern Basilan province, and her friend, a university security guard. The mayor had come to attend her daughter’s law graduation ceremony.
The injured daughter was admitted to the hospital. After the murder, the assailant, who tried to escape in a car with two handguns, was stopped by those present and handed over to the police.
He is a doctor. Chief Brigadier General Remus Medina, Quezon City police chief, said the reason for the killing was enmity against former mayor Rosita. The university was closed following the attack.
