A 32-YEAR-OLD ustadz (Islamic scholar) who was an active member of the Bangsamoro Darul Iftah — a council that issues legal opinions on Islamic laws — was killed in a shooting incident in Cotabato City on Monday.

The victim, who was also a local radio announcer, was identified as Mohammad Hessam Midtimbang, son of Cotabato City Administrator Guiadzuri Midtimbang and brother of City Councilor Wahab Midtimbang.

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