Thursday, May 2, 2019

Man Arrested by Barangay Officials for COMELEC Gun Ban Violation

JOSIFINA, Zamboanga del Sur - On April 30, 2019 at about 7:55 PM, the person of Necasio Obuga Israel Sr, 63 years old, married, Barangay Kagawad of Leonardo, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur together with
Romarico Banac Cabayag, 37 years old, married, and
Wilfredo Magadan Mahinay, 49 years old, married, both Barangay Kagawad of Lower Bag-ong Tudela, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur appeared at Josefina MPS and turned-over the living body of Lito Urbano Selim, 30 years old, with live-in partner, farmer, and resident of Barangay Lower Bag-ong Tudela, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur.

Subject person was arrested thru citizen’s arrest for violation of Illegal Possession of Firearm in relation to COMELEC Gun ban, and confiscated from his possession and control one (1) Unit caliber .45 pistol, 1911 Norinco, loaded with four (4) live ammunitions.

Investigation disclosed that prior to the incident, the suspect was walking along the road of Purok 1, Brgy. Lower Bag-ong Tudela, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur believed to be under the influence of liquor.

While suspect’s walking at said place, Hon. Necasio Israel Sr, happened to be riding his motorcycle offered the suspect for a ride going to his house and upon reaching at Purok 2, Brgy. Lower Bag-ong Tudela, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur particularly in front of the house of Hon. Romarico Cabayag, suddenly the suspect jumped causing the motorcycle to swerved and fell down on the ground. 

When suspect’s stood up, his gun/pistol from his waist fell down into the road, prompting Barangay Kagawad Necasio Israel to grab the pistol from the suspect to avoid possible incident, but suspect resisted/struggled.

While on the course of their commotion, Kagawad Cabayag and Kagawad Mahinay, pacified the suspect and were able to get the pistol from the possession of the suspect.        

Subject person together with the confiscated firearm were brought to Josefina MPS for proper disposition of the case. Appropriate charges are being prepared for filing in court.

Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office