ZAMBOANGA CITY, Zamboanga del Sur –– The police chief of Lamitan City in Basilan was found dead with a gunshot wound on the head inside his quarters on Wednesday evening.
Corporal Mohammad Macala said Major Dennis Sirilan was found lying on a mattress in a police staff house in Calugusan village around 8:45 p.m.
The bullet wound, according to the report, could have been self-inflicted.
“We are really saddened about the news. He served here for over a year and his performance was very satisfactory. He was set for his new assignment after his relief last month,” Lamitan City Vice Mayor Roderick Furigay said.
A photo shared by a netizen shows Sirilan lying on a mattress, his right hand on his stomach and left hand on the side.
Sirilan’s body was brought to his family in Isabela City, Basilan.