By Pearl Gumapos
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) on July 16 condemned the “treacherous and cold-blooded murder” of Atty. Sitti Gilda Mahinay-Sapie and her husband Muhaimen Mohammad-Sapie in the afternoon of July 14, 2021 in Davao City.
“The IBP extends its deepest condolences to the family, relatives, and friends of Atty. Mahinya-Sapie and her husband whom they have suddenly left behind during this terrible time and will endeavor to provide the necessary aid and comfort to their family in their hour of need,” the IBP said in a statement.
Last July 14, Atty. Sitti Gilda Mahinay-Sapie and her husband Muhaimen Mohammad-Sapie were reportedly gunned down outside their home at Solariega Subdivision in Barangay Talomo, Davao City while they were hosting a radio program.
The two were rushed to the Southern Philippines Medical Center but were declared dead on arrival.
IBP CONDEMNS MURDER OF DAVAO BASED LAWYER pic.twitter.com/U9OA5Nbsro
— Integrated Bar of the Philippines (@IntegratedBarPH) July 16, 2021
The IBP also called upon the government to “protect its citizens from such brazen killings and to ensure that lawyers can do their jobs without fear of reprisal, attacks, and harassment.”
The IBP also said it is prepared to assist and coordinate with Atty. Gilda Mahinay-Sapie’s family, investigators and law enforcement officials in investigating, identifying, pursuing, arresting, and prosecuting the suspects.
“Amidst the apparent attacks on lawyers with impunity, we enjoin all FIlipino lawyers to express their condemnation and indignation against the same by courageously upholding their sworn duty to provide justice for all,” the IBP said. -rir
