COTABATO CITY, Philippines – A professor from Cotabato State University (CSU) is recovering after being shot by unidentified assailants along a major thoroughfare in the city. The incident, which occurred in broad daylight on Sunday, May 10, 2026, has raised fresh concerns regarding the safety of educators and professionals in the region.

According to police reports, the educator was traveling along Sinsuat Avenue in Barangay Rosary Heights 4 when the attack took place. Witnesses described a sudden burst of gunfire directed at the victim by suspects who fled the scene immediately after the shooting.

The shooting took place on Sinsuat Avenue, recognized as one of the city's most active commercial and transit hubs. The victim was identified as a faculty member of Cotabato State University, and while the investigation continues, the perpetrators remain unidentified after successfully escaping into the surrounding neighborhood following the ambush.

Following the gunfire, bystanders and emergency responders acted quickly to transport the professor to a nearby medical facility. While the victim sustained gunshot wounds, hospital sources indicate they are currently in stable condition and undergoing treatment.

Investigators from the Cotabato City Police Office are currently processing the crime scene. Authorities are reviewing security camera footage from establishments along Sinsuat Avenue to identify the suspects and the vehicle used in the getaway. At this stage, the motive for the attack remains unclear, and police are looking into whether the incident was work-related or personal.

The university community has expressed shock over the violence targeting one of their colleagues. Students and fellow faculty members have called for a swift investigation to ensure that those responsible are held accountable. Local officials have also condemned the shooting, noting that such brazen acts of violence on main public roads undermine the city's peace and order efforts.

Security has been tightened around the university campus and the medical facility where the professor is being treated. No arrests have been made as of Sunday morning, but police have launched a manhunt for the suspects.