The Philippine National Police and Philippine Army arrested three suspects within the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo throughout a sizzling pursuit operation in Bayawan City.
Police recognized the suspects as:
- 50-year-old former Army soldier Joric Labrador, a resident of Cagayan de Oro City;
- 42-year-old former Army Ranger Joven Aber, a resident of La Castellana, Negros Occidental; and
- 45-year-old Benjie Rodriguez, a resident of Mindanao.
The suspects have been arrested in Sitio Punong, Barangay Cansumalig at 4:20 p.m.
The Philippine Army confirmed that two of the arrested suspects are former troopers.
“Notably, they were dishonorably discharged from the military service several years back as they did not meet the standards of discipline among our ranks,” the PA mentioned in an announcement.
“As a highly professional organization, the Philippine Army does not condone the unauthorized use of uniforms, firearms, or insignia by any group or individual. The Army strongly condemns this cowardly act of the perpetrators in order to deceive and mislead the authorities and ordinary people,” it added.
The PA mentioned it stands in solidarity with the legislation enforcement authorities within the immediate decision of the case to present justice to the victims.
Gunmen killed Degamo and 5 different victims Saturday morning whereas the governor was distributing assist at his residence in Pamplona.
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According to investigators, there have been six shooters carrying pixelized uniforms and carrying lengthy firearms.
The suspects used three getaway automobiles, a Mitsubishi Pajero with plate quantity NQZ 735, an Isuzu pickup with plate quantity GRY 162, and a Mitsubishi Montero with plate quantity YAP 163.
The automobiles have been discovered deserted in Barangay Cansumalig.
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. denounced the “assassination of a sitting governor,” and mentioned his authorities wouldn’t relaxation till the perpetrators have been delivered to justice.
“I am warning all those involved in this killing: you can run but you cannot hide. We will find you. If you surrender now, it will be your best option,” Marcos added.
Even because the Department of the Interior and Local Government ordered the Philippine National Police to conduct manhunt operations for the gunmen, the Department of Justice had supplied a P5 million reward for anybody who may present data on who was behind the killings.
Degamo served as Governor of Negros Oriental from January 5, 2011, however was initially unseated by a rival within the May 2022 elections.
However, his rival’s proclamation as provincial governor was annulled, and Degamo’s victory was upheld by the Supreme Court after the votes obtained by a nuisance candidate have been credited in his favor. — with Richa Noriega/DVM/VBL, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
