The Philippine National Police on Tuesday honored the 44 Special Action Force members killed in the Mamasapano clash in Maguindanao seven years ago. But as calls for justice continue, an official admitted that case proceedings have been hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic.tuloy pa rin[Translation: Though the hearings were a bit impeded.. halted because of the pandemic, they will continue.]
Natividad added there is also a request for authorities to look for and connect with families of the fallen troops. The police official also emphasized the importance of reaching out to witnesses who can shed more light to the case. He added, “And some troopers also, I mean members of the SAFThe “SAF44” was gunned down on Jan, 25, 2015 after an encounter with Moro rebels in the Maguindanao town. The troop was on a mission to capture top terror suspects.Fallen, but never forgotten.
Seven years ago today, 44 members of the police's Special Action Forces were killed after an encounter with Moro rebels in the town of Mamasapano in Maguindanao.