Two Mai Kaen Volunteers Shot Dead During Prayer Ambush
Two members of the Mai Kaen Volunteer Defense were killed in an ambush while attending prayers in Pattani province. One died immediately and the other succumbed to wounds after being transferred to hospital. Security forces have recovered a motorcycle, weapon and ammunition, and are investigating links to past unrest as they pursue the attackers.
On 16 October 2024, the injured volunteer from the earlier attack was taken to Mai Kaen Hospital and later died. He was identified as Muhammadbila Gama, a resident of Moo 5, Nam Bo subdistrict, Panare district, Pattani. Security forces have cordoned off the area, discovering a green Yamaha motorcycle, a handgun, six 9mm shell casings and a bullet. Preliminary checks show Muhammadbila had received training abroad and is linked to previous unrest in the region. Police are gathering evidence and hunting suspects while adhering to legal and human rights standards to ensure any prosecution follows due process.
