“Antonio,” the barangay chairperson wanted for murder and frustrated murder, was arrested by CIDG operatives in Samar on Aug. 3. He was nabbed based on arrest warrants issued by Regional Trial Court Branch 29 in Catbalogan City. (Photo courtesy of CIDG)
MANILA – A village chairperson in Samar, wanted for murder and frustrated murder, was arrested by agents of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), ending nearly nine years of hiding.
CIDG chief Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano on Friday identified the suspect as “Antonio,” the incumbent chair of Barangay Saraw in Motiong town, according to a news release.
“Antonio” was arrested on Aug. 3 based on warrants issued in 2016 by the Regional Trial Court Branch 29 in Catbalogan City.
The case stemmed from a 2015 armed encounter in Barangay Concepcion, Paranas, where Antonio and 14 suspected members of a communist group ambushed government troops using high-powered firearms.
The attack resulted in the death of two soldiers and serious injuries to two more. (PNA)
