February 8-9, 2019 – Reported Incident from the municipalities of Zamboanga del Sur

Village Chairman killed in Shooting Incident

LABANGAN, Zamboanga Del Sur (Feb. 8, 2019) – A village chairman was shot to death by the still unidentified assailant. shooting incident transpired at Barangay New Labangan, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur on February 8, 2019 at about 7:30 AM.

PCSUPT Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Regional Director identified the victim as Gavino Bacor Lacsado Jr., 52 years old married, Incumbent Barangay Chairman of San Isidro, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur.

He was found lying lifeless and sustained lone gunshot wound on his forehead when the responding PNP personnel of Labangan MPS arrived at the place of incident.

He was rushed by the responding PNP personnel of Labangan MPS to Aisah Hospital, Pagadian City but was pronounced dead on arrival by the attending physician.

Investigation disclosed that victim was riding his single MC Honda FI beat, color white, bearing temporary plate number 0901-210790 traversing the above-mentioned place of incident going to his residence of same place.

Upon reaching Barangay New Labangan, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur, two (2) unidentified male motorcycle riding suspects (MRS) suddenly chased/followed the victim and without any apparent reason, the back rider shot the victim hitting on his forehead.

The suspects immediately fled towards the direction of Barangay Upper Pulacan of said municipality onboard on their getaway single MC XTZ Yamaha, color blue without plate number.

Evidence recovered by the personnel of Zamboanga Del Sur Crime Lab Office from the crime scene was two (2) fired cartridge case of caliber 45 pistols. PNP personnel of Labangan MPS conducted thorough investigation and follow up operation to possibly identify, locate and arrest the fleeing suspects.

Top 1 Most Wanted Person of Buug MPS, Captured

KUMALARANG, Zamboanga Del Sur (Feb. 9, 2019) - Combined PNP elements of Buug MPS, Zamboanga Del Sur PPO-Intel Branch, 903rd Maneuvering Company of RMFB9 and Kumalarang MPS conducted manhunt operation Purok Malinawon, Poblacion, Kumalarang, Zamboanga Del Sur at about 10:30 AM of February 8, 2019.

The operation resulted to the arrest of Dhats A. Manguda, (listed Top 1 Most Wanted Person of Buug MPS) 38 years old, male, married, farmer, and a resident of Brgy Pulog, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay. He was arrested for the crime of Murder issued by Acting Presiding Judge, RTC Branch 31, Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay.

Meanwhile, during arrest the suspect resisted which prompted the Intel operative of 903rd Maneuvering Company of RMFB9, to shoot him hitting his right leg.

The suspect was brought to Kumalarang RHU for medication and now temporarily detained at Kumalarang MPS for proper disposition.

detained at Buug MPS prior turn-over to issuing court. (By JONG CADION with PRO9 PIO PR and photos)

2 minors died in fire incident

DUMALINAO, Zamboanga Del Sur (Feb. 9, 2019) – Two minors were died in fire incident transpired particularly at Purok Talaba, Barangay Camanga, Dumalinao, Zamboanga Del Sur at about 5:05 PM of February 8, 2019.

Initial investigation conducted by Dumalinao MPS disclosed that the bunkhouse owned by Robinson Bobo Restojas, 52 years old, married, businessman and a resident of aforesaid place was razed by fire.

There were two minor victims who died during the incident, namely:

1.     three (3) years old girl, a resident of Purok Talaba, Barangay Camanga, Zamboanga Del Sur; and

2.     six (6) years old boy and a resident of Purok Melodia, Barangay Poblacion, Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay.

The Investigator on-Case contacted Mr. Camelo Acojedo, Municipal Sanitary Inspector of Dumalinao to conduct post mortem examination upon the cadaver of the victims.

Further investigation revealed that there was a Close Circuit Television (CCTV) monitor installed in the area. Upon review of the footage, it was found out that the two victims entered the bunkhouse at around 4:40 in the afternoon of same date.

Fifteen (15) minutes later, Jucar Rustia Virrey father of one of the victims locked the door of the bunkhouse without noticing the children inside. Flame and heavy smoke engulfed the bunkhouse.

Moreover, a white Montero vehicle owned by Janeth Pamunag Restojas with temporary plate number 4085 parked adjacent of the bunkhouse incurred damages. The approximate amount of damages is still to be determined.

Wanted Person Cuffed

MAHAYAG, Zamboanga Del Sur (Feb. 8, 2019) - PNP personnel of Mahayag Municipal Police conducted police operation (Service of Arrest Warrant) at P-2, Barangay Poblacion, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur on February 8, 2019 at about 10:00 AM.

The successful operation was resulted to the arrest of Pablo Rivera Jr Y Nazara, 36 years old, married, carpenter by occupation, and resident of Purok 3, Barangay Lower Salug Daku, Mahayag, Zamboanga Del Sur.

The accused was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest for the Crime of Act of Lasciviousness in relation to RA 7610, docketed under Criminal Case number 2013-10-2689, issued by Presiding Judge, Regional Trial Court, Branch 23, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur with bail bond recommended fixed at (Php80,000.00) for his temporary liberty.

Subject person is now temporarily detained at Mahayag MPS detention cell awaiting commitment order from the court.