NBI eyeing politics in Batocabe’s murder | Inquirer News

NBI eyeing politics in Batocabe’s murder

/ 01:56 PM December 23, 2018

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is looking at politics as motive behind the murder of Ako Bicol Rep. Rodel Batocabe, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Sunday.

“Initial investigation by NBI agents suggests that the attack was likely politically motivated.  A thorough inspection of the crime scene will be conducted soon in coordination with the PNP (Philippine National Police),” DOJ said in a statement.

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered NBI to assist PNP in the investigation.

Article continues after this advertisement

“The Secretary of Justice has directed the NBI, through its field operatives, to assist the police in the investigation of the assassination of Representative Batocabe and his aide in Albay,” DOJ also said.

FEATURED STORIES

Batocabe, who was in his last term as Ako Bicol representative, was shot along with his security aide while at a gift-giving event in Barangay Burgos, Daraga, Albay.  Both were rushed to a hospital but were declared dead on arrival.

On Saturday, PNP Chief Director General Oscar Abayalde ordered the creation of a Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) to help resolve the incident quickly. /kga

Article continues after this advertisement

RELATED STORIES

Article continues after this advertisement

Ako Bicol Rep. Rodel Batocabe, police escort killed in Albay

PNP chief creates body to probe Batocabe assassination

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: Daraga, Local news, NBI, News, PNP‎

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.