Abra gov slams killing of Abra lawyer
Lawyer Ma. Saniata Liwliwa Gonzales Alzate was killed at 4:55 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, by two unidentified gunmen in front of her house | PHOTO: Abra provincial government
BAGUIO CITY — Abra Gov. Dominic Valera on Friday condemned the killing of lawyer Ma. Saniata Liwliwa Gonzales Alzate, who was shot by still-unidentified assailants on Thursday afternoon,
In a statement, Valera described the slay as “merciless,” as he urged law enforcers to conduct a “speedy and swift investigation” of the killing and the immediate resolution of the case.
“Let us bring these perpetrators to justice,” Valera said.
He added: “Let us make a strong stand against this violence that threatens our goal of a peace-loving Abra.”
Valera described Alzate as a “strong-willed lawyer, a defender of those in need, and a friend to many.”
Article continues after this advertisementAn initial investigation by the police showed that two gunmen shot Alzate in front of her house in the capital town of Bangued at 4:55 p.m.
Article continues after this advertisementThe police said Alzate was parking her vehicle when she was attacked.
A manhunt operation was underway to capture the culprits. INQ
