Habal-habal driver robbed, killed

A 22-YEAR-old habal-habal driver was found dead with multiple stab wounds in barangay Tilhaong, Consolacion town, northern Cebu.

Police said robbery was the motive in the killing of Ritchie Gerundio, whose body was found in a secluded area by a nine-year boy past 1 p.m. last Wednesday. Gerundio’s motorcycle was missing.

The victim suffered stab wounds in the neck, chest and right side of the body.

The victim also sustained injuries in the face believed to be caused by a rock used by the assailant, police said. They said an investigation to identify the assailant is underway./REPORTER RHEA RUTH V. ROSELL AND CORRESPONDENT NORMAN V. MENDOZA