Lawmaker offers P300k for info on killer, mastermind in slay of Lapu-Lapu village councilor
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CEBU CITY, Philippines—Lapu-Lapu City Rep. Paz Radaza is offering P300,000 on information that can lead to the identity and arrest of the gunman and mastermind in the killing of a village councilor on the eve of the May 9 elections.
Radaza, who is running for mayor of Lapu-Lapu City, announced the reward on her Facebook page early Monday (May 9) morning.
Jose “Sadam” Quiros was shot dead past 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 8. Quiros was a village councilor of Barangay Tungasan, Olango Island, which is under the jurisdiction of Lapu-Lapu.
Police could not provide details on the shooting except that Police Station 1 in Olango received a report of gunfire at 8:52 p.m.
Police Senior Master Sergeant Madelon Mangarin of Station 1 in Olango Island said that policemen found Quiros’ body when they went to the area.
Article continues after this advertisementHe could not provide details since the investigators were still in the area.
Article continues after this advertisementA few hours after the shooting, Radaza went on her social media account to announce a reward for the swift resolution on Quiros’ killing.
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