[1] At around 1:00 am armed men attacked the North Cotabato Provincial Jail in Barangay Amas of Kidapawan.

[4] Earlier before the attack, the local police of Amas was warned of plans of a jail siege to free high-profile inmates.

[3] Jail Officer 1 Excel Visido died during the attack as well as Barangay Patadon Councilor, Satar Manalundong who was shot after authorities suspected him of helping an inmate escape.

[5] Kidapawan Mayor Joseph Evangelista requested the 39th Infantry Battalion to help the Cotabato Police Provincial Office in securing the site of the incident and in conducting strict highway inspection.

[2] The local authorities of Amas has received feedback that the group was led by a certain Commander Derby, who is wanted for serious offenses, including armed robbery, drug trafficking, and extortion.