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.

Rape Suspect Cuffed

JOSEFINA, Zamboanga del Sur (April 23, 2019) - Combined PNP Personnel of Josefina Municipal Police Station and Ozamis City Police Station conducted police operation on wanted person at Purok 4, Barangay Bañadero, Ozamis City at about 6:30 PM of April 22, 2019.

Police Brigadier General Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director said the operation was resulted in the arrest of Carlito Maglinte Y Tabotabo, 71 years old, male married and a resident of Purok 4, Bañadero, Ozamis City.

The accused was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest for the crime of 5 Counts Rape in relation to RA 7610 docketed under Criminal Case no. 2010-10-2336, 2010-10-2337, 2010-10-2338, 2010-10-2339, 2010-10-2340 and for the crime of Acts Of Lasciviousness in relation to RA 7610 docketed under Criminal Case no. 2010-10-2327 issued by Presiding Judge of Branch 23, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur with no bail bond recommended.

The arrested person is now under custody of Josefina MPS for proper disposition.

The Regional Director lauded the operating units for a job well done.

Shooting Incident

JOSEFINA, Zamboanga del Sur (March 17, 2019) - Shooting incident transpired at Barangay Ebarle, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur at about 12:20 PM of March 16, 2019.

The victim was identified as Noel Silem Y Urbano, 23 years old, male; single, with live-in partner, and a resident of Barangay Ebarle, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur.

He was shot using undetermined caliber of firearm by unidentified suspect.

Further investigation disclosed that prior to the incident; the victim went outside his house of said place purposely to verify the barking dogs, when suddenly unidentified suspect shot him.

Victim sustained gunshot wound on his left chest and brought to Ozamis City Hospital for medical treatment, while suspect fled to undetermined direction.

Furthermore, the incident was reported to Josefina MPS around 12:20 PM of March 17, 2019 by the live-in partner of the victim identified as Liwaya Matres Saladaga.

The place where the incident happened is a remote area with more or less 15 kilometers away from Josefina municipality with low/weak signal.

PNP personnel of Josefina MPS conducted thorough investigation and follow up operation to possibly identify, locate and arrest the fleeing suspect.

Shooting Incident

JOSEFINA, Zamboanga del Sur (March 17, 2019) - Shooting incident transpired at Barangay Ebarle, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur at about 12:20 PM of March 16, 2019.

The victim was identified as Noel Silem Y Urbano, 23 years old, male; single, with live-in partner, and a resident of Barangay Ebarle, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur.

He was shot using undetermined caliber of firearm by unidentified suspect.

Further investigation disclosed that prior to the incident; the victim went outside his house of said place purposely to verify the barking dogs, when suddenly unidentified suspect shot him.

Victim sustained gunshot wound on his left chest and brought to Ozamis City Hospital for medical treatment, while suspect fled to undetermined direction.

Furthermore, the incident was reported to Josefina MPS around 12:20 PM of March 17, 2019 by the live-in partner of the victim identified as Liwaya Matres Saladaga.

The place where the incident happened is a remote area with more or less 15 kilometers away from Josefina municipality with low/weak signal.

PNP personnel of Josefina MPS conducted thorough investigation and follow up operation to possibly identify, locate and arrest the fleeing suspect.