Samar: 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.
According to Philippines News Agency, CIDG chief Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano identified the suspect as 'Antonio,' the incumbent chair of Barangay Saraw in Motiong town. 'Antonio' was apprehended on August 3 based on warrants issued in 2016 by the Regional Trial Court Branch 29 in Catbalogan City.
The case against Antonio originated from a 2015 armed encounter in Barangay Concepcion, Paranas. It involved Antonio and 14 suspected members of a communist group who ambushed government troops using high-powered firearms. The attack resulted in the deaths of two soldiers and caused serious injuries to two others.
