The mastermind of the brazen killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo is believed to be a former soldier, Joint Task Force Negros spokesperson Maj. Cenon Pancito III said. | BPinlacINQ
“There were links of people, [but] it has to pass through several levels. We have to investigate the different levels, so we can really get through who really instructed it,” Pancito said.He pointed out that they have yet to gather more information about the amount of money the assailants would have been given for the hit job since one of the suspects who was in charge and had a “direct connection” with the people behind the killing is still at-large.
Pancito also said they believe the suspects who remain on the loose are still in Negros Oriental, which is why they have augmented their forces in the province’s ports. He further bared that while the general order given to them was to resolve the case as soon as possible, the timeline on their end is to get to the bottom of the killing in one or two weeks.
“With the help of the populace [and] with the help of the right people giving information, I think the closure to the Pamplona massacre is really near its end,” Pancito added. by heavily armed men that barged into his residence in Pamplona, Negros Oriental on March 4. Sixteen others, including three provincial officials, were wounded.Subscribe to our daily newsletter
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Over 10K troops deployed in Negros Oriental to hunt down remaining suspects in Degamo slayMORE than 10,000 soldiers and police have been deployed in Negros Oriental to hunt down the remaining suspects in the killing of its governor Roel Degamo and eight other persons.
Read more »
Heightened security in Negros Oriental, nearby areas as manhunt for Degamo slay suspect continuesLocal authorities in Negros Oriental and nearby provinces have started implementing additional security measures as they continue to run after the remaining suspects in the killing of Governor Roel Degamo.
Read more »
Army deploys more soldiers in Negros Oriental after Degamo slayThe Philippine Army’s 11th Infantry Battalion has deployed more soldiers in Negros Oriental following the killing of Governor Roel Degamo on March 4.
Read more »
Gov’t can work with FBI to bring Teves to PH if strong evidence found — ZubiriThe government can work with the FBI to bring back Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. should there be strong evidence that links him to the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and eight other people. | JMangaluzINQ
Read more »
PNP: Activities, businesses in Negros still normal despite additional securityThe daily activities and businesses in Negros Island remained normal despite additional security in place after the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday.
Read more »
DND: Joint task force to suppress criminality in Negros OrientalThe Philippine military and other agencies have joined forces to achieve justice and suppress impunity and criminality in Negros Oriental after the killing of Governor Roel Degamo last March 4.
Read more »