ZAMBOANGA CITY: Soldiers killed two gunmen who attacked a military checkpoint on Friday in the province of Lanao del Sur, officials said.

Officials said one soldier was also killed in the attack, which occurred in the village of Dilausan in Madalum town. At least five gunmen in a small jeep strafed the checkpoint, triggering a gunbattle.

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