A grenade explosion in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur wounded five people early Saturday morning. The incident occurred near the town's welcome rotunda, in Barangay Poblacion, at approximately 6:25 a.m. This attack took place on the third day of a gun ban implemented in preparation for the September 14th Bangsamoro parliamentary elections. Authorities are investigating the bombing and its potential connection to the upcoming polls. The explosion happened close to the town center, raising concerns about security during the election period. This event highlights the challenges of maintaining peace and order in the lead-up to the BARMM elections. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.