Shooting Incident

LABANGAN, Zamboanga del Sur - On April 27, 2019 at about 2:30 PM, a shooting incident transpired at Purok 3, Barangay Bokong, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur.  

Police Brigadier General Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director identified the victim as Jerome Inso Y Gumansay, 24 years old, single, and a resident of Purok 2, Barangay Bokong, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur, he was shot twice using caliber 357 revolver by suspect identified as Redentor Elloric Y Tarosa, 46 years old, married, Barangay Tanod member, and resident of Purok 3, Barangay Bokong, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur.

The victim sustained one (1) gunshot wound on his upper right chest and was brought to Zamboanga del Sur Medical Center, Dao, Pagadian City for medical treatment, but was declared dead around 3:50 PM of same date by the attending physician Dra. Merasol Ann Pacencia. 

Investigation disclosed that prior to the incident, the victim believed to be under the influence of liquor allegedly got wild, armed with a hunting knife and roamed around at Purok 3, Barangay Bokong, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur when suddenly shot by the above-mentioned suspect.

At about 4:00 PM of same date, Hon. Fernando Rollo, Barangay Chairman of Bokong, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur appeared to Labangan MPS and surrendered the living body of the aforementioned suspect and turned-over one (1) unit caliber 357 revolver with three (3) live ammunitions and two (2) fired cartridge cases of same caliber used by the suspect. 

The suspect is now temporarily detained at Labangan MPS detention cell, while appropriate charges are being prepared for filing in court.

Alleged Burning Incident on Election Campaign

LABANGAN, Zamboanga del Sur (April 15, 2019) - On April 15, 2019 at about 7:30 AM, The person of Police Lieutenant Colonel Mohiden Maulana Balimbingan (Retired), 65 years old, married, resident of Brgy. Tapodoc, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur and a Candidate for Sanggunian Bayan in Labangan Municipality under PDP-LABAN Party.

Personally appeared at Labangan MPS informing that their three (3) Political Ads/Billboards installed/mounted along the National Highway of Brgys. Tapodoc, Upper Sang-an and Balimbingan, all of Labangan municipality were intentionally burned by unidentified suspect/s.

Acting on the said report, PNP personnel of Labangan MPS led by PLT Fernando Osayan Ordeniza, Officer In-Charge, proceeded to the reported place of incident to verify the veracity of said report and conduct investigation. I

nitial investigation disclosed that the incidents possibly happened at dawn of this date based on the revelations of some residents near the location where the Political Ads were established.

PNP personnel of Labangan MPS in coordination with the Municipal COMELEC Officer are conducting follow up investigation of the incidents.

Top 9 Most Wanted Person of Labangan MPS, Nabbed

LABANGAN, Zamboanga del Sur/ PARANG, Maguindanao (March 23, 2019) - PNP personnel of Parang MPS (Maguindanao Provincial Police Office) together with Labangan MPS conducted police operation (Service of Arrest Warrant) at Poblacion 2, Parang, Maguindanao at about 7:00 AM, March 22, 2019.

The operation was resulted to the arrest of Kadafi Olama Y Maslamama (Top 9 Most Wanted Person- Municipal Level), 32 years old, married, and a resident Poblacion 2, Parang, Maguindanao.

The accused was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest for the Crime of Attempted Murder in relation to RA 7610, docketed under Criminal Case 13572-2K17, dated 31 July 2017, issued by Presiding Judge, Regional Trial Court, 9th Judicial Region, Branch 22, Pagadian City with bail bond recommended fixed at One Hundred Twenty Thousand Pesos (Php120,000.00);

Rape Suspect Captured in Zamboanga Del Sur

LABANGAN, Zamboanga Del Sur (Feb. 22, 2019) - Joint PNP Personnel of Labangan Municipal Police Station and Zamboanga Del Sur Provincial Mobile Force Company conducted police operation against wanted person at IBT/Public Market, Barangay New Labangan, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur at about 9:10 AM of February 21, 2019.

The operation was resulted to the arrest of Rene Maquinto Apostadero, 32 years old, single, and a resident of Purok 6, Barangay Bokong, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur.

He was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest for the crime of Rape (3 Counts)  under criminal case number 14153-2k19, 14154-2k19, 14155-2k19, and for the crime of statutory rape (5 counts) under criminal case number 14156-2k19, 14157-2k19, 14158-2k19, 14159-2k19, 14160-2k19, all issued by Acting Presiding Judge, Regional Trial Court, Branch 22, 9th Judicial Region, Pagadian City, Zamboanga Del Sur, dated January 18, 2019, and no bail bond recommended.

Arrested wanted person is now detained under the temporary custody of Labangan MPS for proper disposition.

Wanted Man Arrested

LABANGAN, Zamboanga Del Sur (Feb. 14, 2019) - PNP personnel of Labangan Municipal Police Station conducted operation against wanted person at Purok Mangga 1, Brgy Lantian, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur at about 5:00 PM of February 13, 2019.

The operation resulted to the arrest of Reynaldo Ledesma y Tingtingan, 59 years old, married and a resident of said place by virtue of warrant of arrest docketed under Criminal Case No 1730-L issued by Presiding Judge, 9TH Municipal Circuit Trial Court of Labangan-Tukuran, 9th Judicial Region, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur for the crime of Reckless Imprudence resulting in Serious Physical Injuries and Damage to Property with bail recommended for the temporary liberty fixed at Php 12,000.00.

The accused was temporarily detained at Labangan MPS for proper disposition.

Village Chairman killed in Shooting Incident

LABANGAN, Zamboanga Del Sur (Feb. 8, 2019) – A village chairman was shot to death by the still unidentified assailant. shooting incident transpired at Barangay New Labangan, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur on February 8, 2019 at about 7:30 AM.

PCSUPT Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Regional Director identified the victim as Gavino Bacor Lacsado Jr., 52 years old married, Incumbent Barangay Chairman of San Isidro, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur.

He was found lying lifeless and sustained lone gunshot wound on his forehead when the responding PNP personnel of Labangan MPS arrived at the place of incident.

He was rushed by the responding PNP personnel of Labangan MPS to Aisah Hospital, Pagadian City but was pronounced dead on arrival by the attending physician.

Investigation disclosed that victim was riding his single MC Honda FI beat, color white, bearing temporary plate number 0901-210790 traversing the above-mentioned place of incident going to his residence of same place.

Upon reaching Barangay New Labangan, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur, two (2) unidentified male motorcycle riding suspects (MRS) suddenly chased/followed the victim and without any apparent reason, the back rider shot the victim hitting on his forehead.

The suspects immediately fled towards the direction of Barangay Upper Pulacan of said municipality onboard on their getaway single MC XTZ Yamaha, color blue without plate number.

Evidence recovered by the personnel of Zamboanga Del Sur Crime Lab Office from the crime scene was two (2) fired cartridge case of caliber 45 pistols. PNP personnel of Labangan MPS conducted thorough investigation and follow up operation to possibly identify, locate and arrest the fleeing suspects.

Wanted Person Arrested in Law Enforcement Operation

LABANGAN, Zamboanga del Sur (Jan. 14, 2019) - Joint PNP personnel of Labangan MPS and 902nd Maneuvering Company of Regional Mobile Force Battalion 9 conducted operation against wanted person at Barangay Upper Sang-an, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur at about 1:00 PM of January 14, 2019. 

The operation was resulted to the arrest of the suspect identified as Ronie Balimbingan y Yusop, 51 years old, married, and a resident of Barangay Upper Sang-an, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur.

The suspect was arrested by virtue of warrant of arrest under Criminal Case No. 1724-L and Criminal Case No. 1722-L issued by Acting Presiding Judge, 9th Municipal Circuit Trial Court of Labangan-Tukuran, 9th Judicial Region, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur for the crime of Attempted Homicide and Grave Coercion with bail recommended for the temporary liberty fixed at Php12,000.00 each Criminal Case with the total of Php 24,000.00.

Subject Wanted Person is now temporarily detained at Labangan MPS for proper disposition.

2 Arrested in Implementation of Search Warrant

LABANGAN, Zamboanga Del Sur (Jan. 12, 2019) - Combined police operatives of LabanganPolice Station, CIDG-Zamboanga Del Sur and RMFB9 jointly Implemented Search Warrant No. 68-2K19 at PurokTondan, Brgy. Langapod, Labangan, ZamboangaDel Sur at about 6:00 AM of January 11, 2019.

PCSUPT Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Regional Director, said the operation resulted to the arrest of Rey Pacarat Y Capangpangan, Male, 51, separated and a resident of Brgy. Langapod, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur.

The operating teams confiscated the following items, to wit: One (1) unit Cal. 38 revolver, Two (2) live ammo for Cal.38 revolver, and One (1) hand grenade.

Meanwhile, at about 6:50 AM of the same date, same operating team implemented Search Warrant No. 67-2k19 at PurokCurvada, Barangay Noboran, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur which resulted to the arrest of Leopoldo Selada Y Lagata, Male, 58, widowed and a resident of PurokCurvada, Barangay Noboran, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur.

The operating teams confiscated the following items, to wit: One (1) unit improvise air gun, One (1) unit caliber 38 without serial number, Two (2) live ammunition for caliber 357 and One (1) peace live ammunition for caliber 38.

Both subject persons and pieces of evidence were brought to the CIDG-Zamboanga Del Sur office, Camp Abelon Lumbia Pagadian City for documentation and proper disposition. (By JONG CADION with PRO9-PIO PR with photos)

2 Held in Search Warrant Implementation

LABANGAN, Zamboanga del Sur (Jan. 11, 2019) - Police elements of 902nd Maneuvering Company of RMFB9, Labangan MPS and CIDG arrested two suspects during the conduct and implementation of Search Warrant at Purok Tundan, Brgy. Langapod, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur on January 11, 2019 at about 5:30 AM.

PRO9 PIO Chief PCINSP Helen L. Galvez disclosed that the operation was led to the arrest of the suspect ide ntified as Rey Pacarat Y Capangpangan by virtue Search Warrant No. 68-2k19. Seized from the suspect were one (1) hand grenade, one (1) caliber .38 pistol and live ammunitions.

Further, at around 6:00AM operating team implemented  search warrant No 67-2k19 against Leopoldo Selada Y Lagata and recovered one (1) Air gun improvise, one (1) .38 caliber pistol, two (2) .357 live ammunition and one (1) .38 live ammunition.

Both Subjects are now under the custody of the CIDG for proper disposition and appropriate filing of case.(By JONG CADION with PRO9-PIO PR and photo)

2 Dump Trucks Loaded with Sand, Held in Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur

LABANGAN, Zamboanga del Sur (Jan. 9, 2019) – The PNP personnel of Labangan Police Station duly Deputized by Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) while conducting checkpoint operation along the National Highway, Brgy. Tapodoc, Labangan Zamboanga Del Sur about 7:30 PM of January 8, 2019.

The operation was in coordination with the office of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Regional Office 9, they apprehended/ confiscated two (2) Units 10-wheeler Dump Truck (Sinotruk HOWOA7 bearing Plate No. NBC9506, Engine No. DIO3840180517022427, Chassis No. IZZ10800JA37564, Color Yellow driven by one Eric Alejo Acuesta, resident of Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay registered under the name of a certain Ronald Lim of Caloocan City and Hyundai HD270 bearing Plate No. AAI1930, Engine No. DGACD249210, Chassis No. KMCDB18CPDCO76724, Color White driven by Rogerick Amistoso Rentuaya of Brgy. Don Andres, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay registered under the name of a certain Armando U. Khong Hun, resident of Wawa, Taguig, NCR).

Both dump truck were loaded with 10 Cubic Meters Sand each without Permit to Transport and/or Delivery Receipt from concerned government Agency.

Investigation conducted disclosed that the confiscated Dump Trucks with its load (Total of Twenty (20) Cubic Meters Aggregates/Sand) are owned by Provincial Board Member Marlyn N. Revelo of ESR Construction and Development Corporation with business address at National Highway, Tiguma, Pagadian City purchased from JMI Sand and Gravel and Truck Services Corporation of Barangay Gang, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao based on the copy of Bill of Lading and other documents presented by mentioned drivers.

The Said dump trucks are now in the custody of Labangan MPS while process of preparing the filing appropriate charge through the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office of Zamboanga del Sur against mentioned suspects.