CIDG nabs gun-for-hire, saves target in Antipolo City | Inquirer News

CIDG nabs gun-for-hire, saves target in Antipolo City

By: - Correspondent / @dtmallarijrINQ
/ 06:06 PM November 04, 2022

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LUCENA CITY — Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) operatives arrested an alleged hired killer and saved the life of the assassination target in Antipolo City, Rizal province, on Thursday, November 3.

In a report, the CIDG-4A on Friday said a team of their operatives, led by Maj. Leopoldo Cajipe Jr., was in the vicinity of Sitio (sub-village) Padilla in Barangay San Isidro at 9:10 a.m. when they heard gunshots.

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The detectives proceeded to the origin of the gunshots and caught Richard Lumbab, who was allegedly about to finish off his target, lying unconscious on the ground from a bullet wound.

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The gunman surrendered to the authorities, and the CIDG agents rushed the victim to the hospital.

The suspect yielded a loaded caliber 38 revolver, and authorities recovered spent shells at the crime scene. The suspect was also found carrying 36 more bullets and two knives.

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Investigators found out the suspect was allegedly hired to kill the victim for P7,000. However, the report did not state the reason behind the kill order.

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An initial investigation showed that the victim managed to run into an alley, where the suspect repeatedly shot him until the responding CIDG operatives saved him.

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A manhunt was launched to arrest the mastermind. INQ

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