One suspect within the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo was additionally concerned in two failed assassination makes an attempt towards him, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated Monday.
Remulla stated the suspect was among the many “major players” within the killing.
“That person was involved not only in the last assassination attempt he succeeded but in two other failed assassination attempts on Governor Degamo,” Remulla stated in an interview on CNN.
According to the Justice secretary, Degamo was the item of an assassination plan since December 2022. He stated the suspects have been unable to kill him because of “several factors they could not control.”
“One thing for sure is that the third one, which succeeded, is just part of a grand plan — it’s really a plan to assassinate Governor Degamo from the very beginning,” Remulla stated.
Meanwhile, he stated some particulars within the suspects’ statements weren’t completely in step with one another.
“But this is because this is according to their recollection… But most of them are… within the same plane, in the same reality, that happened on that day,” Remulla stated.
The Justice secretary stated they’re eyeing submitting complaints towards the 11 suspects below the custody of the National Bureau of Investigation by Thursday or Friday.
Rep. Arnie Teves
He reiterated that Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. — who’s being linked to the assassination of the governor — is not going to be a part of the respondents.
“His being named in the case would depend on the decision of the panel of prosecutors if it is timely already to file a case against him based on the evidence we have on hand,” Remulla stated.
The Justice secretary, nonetheless, stated there may be already adequate direct proof pointing to Teves.
“Meron na… Meron na rin. We just have to weigh it properly together. Sila-sila mag-uusap sila. Isang example diyan, saan-saan ba nagkita-kita itong mga taong ito at saan ba sila tumira? Ano ba ang ginamit nilang safehouse? Sino ba ang may-ari? Based on that puwede na talaga siya i-indict,” he stated.
(There is [sufficient evidence]. We simply need to weigh it correctly collectively… For occasion , the place did these individuals meet and keep? What safehouse did they use? Who owns it? Based on that, he could be indicted.)
“But we have— still looking at the other evidence that is there for us to be able to actually say these are open closed case… At saka meron pa kaming hinahanap na tao na makakatulong pa para maisarado ang buong kaso (We are still looking for one person who will lead to the closing of the case),” he added.
Remulla stated Teves’ camp could not personal the safehouse in title but it surely was “definitely” managed by them.
“Owned or managed by them, you possibly can say. Owned or managed by them. They could not personal it by title, however managed by them undoubtedly, sure. Alam ng Negros ‘yan kung sino may control ng lugar na ‘yan (Those from Negros know who has control in that area),” he said.
GMA News Online has sought comment from the camp of Teves but has yet to receive a response as of posting time.
Degamo and eight others were killed while several others were injured after an attack at the governor’s dwelling on March 4. —KG, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
