Five soldiers killed in shooting at Philippine military camp


MANILA, Feb 12 (Reuters): Five soldiers were killed in a shooting at a military camp in the southern Philippines, including the shooter, the military said on Saturday (Feb 11).

A soldier ran amuck after 1am on Saturday (1700 GMT on Friday), killing four service personnel at an army compound in Cagayan de Oro City, Major Francisco Garello, spokesperson of the 4th Infantry Division, said in a statement.

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