DOJ includes suspected Quiapo killer in BI lookout bulletin

The Department of Justice (DOJ) ordered the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to include in its lookout bulletin the suspected killer of the woman found dead inside a motel in Quiapo, Manila last week.

In an urgent memorandum released Thursday, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II ordered the BI to include in its watchlist a certain Abukaer Iskoakit or Abukaer Isko Akit alias Abu-Avsh Akit.

Akit is being considered a “person of interest” in the killing of Joan Echipare, 29, whose body was found riddled with stab wounds inside a Manila motel on October 15.

“Considering the gravity of the offense allegedly committed, there is a strong possibility that he may attempt to place himself beyond the reach of the legal processes by leaving the country,” read the order.

A person subject of a lookout bulletin is not barred from going abroad. He or she only needs to secure permission from the DOJ before leaving. /jpv