A councilor from Kadayangan town, BARMM, was shot and killed in Midsayap, Cotabato on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred precisely on the first day of a gun ban implemented in anticipation of the September 14 BARMM elections. Authorities have yet to identify the gunman and the motive behind the killing remains unclear. The shooting raises concerns about security during the election period within the region. This act of violence interrupts the ongoing efforts to maintain peace and order during the electoral process. Local officials condemned the attack and vowed to investigate the incident thoroughly. The incident underscores the challenges to ensuring a safe and credible election in the BARMM.