3 injured as governor escapes slay try

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MANILA, Philippines – Two policemen and a security guard were injured after a failed assassination attempt on Surigao del Norte Governor Sol Matugas early Monday, the police said.

Police Officer 2 (PO2) Ronie Febra Golez, 34, PO2 Jerson Camingue Guidulman, 35, and security guard Raymar Aguilar Quiñonez, 38, suffered gunshot wounds in the attempted assassination of the governor around 7:45 am, Caraga police said in a text advisory.

Police identified the suspect as Samuel Lapac, 69, a former barangay (village) Captain of Barangay Luna, Surigao City, who used a caliber 45 pistol in the attack.

Lapac was said to have approached the governor during the flag raising ceremony in front of the Hall of Justice, Capitol Compound, Surigao City but Golez and Guidulman were able to cover Matugas when the suspect opened fire.

The governor was unharmed while Lapac was shot in the shoulder after the police returned fire.

Golez was shot three times in his chest, right upper arm, and left cheek while Guindulman was shot in his left lower leg, and Quiñonez in his right back shoulder.

The victims were brought to Surigao Medical Center, Surigao City for medical treatment and they will be transferred to Miranda Family Hospital, in Surigao City.

Personnel of Surigao City Police Station are still conducting a thorough investigation on the motives of the suspect.