Suspects in Degamo ambush nabbed

(Photo courtesy of Elvin Belimac ilongo)

By Janine Dumaguin

The Philippine Army (PA), in a joint operation with the Philippine National Police (PNP), arrested suspects in the ambush of Governor Roel Degamo and eight other victims.

Also recovered during the joint operation were high-powered firearms and other items used in the ambush.

The arrested suspects are former soldiers who were notably discharged from the military service, according to the authorities.

“These ex-soldiers were dishonorably dismissed from the service as they did not fit into the noble profession of arms,” the PA said in a statement.

It added that these former soldiers particularly violated the Articles of War, such as involvement in illegal drugs, being absent without official leave, and neglecting the prejudice of good order and military discipline.

Meanwhile, the PA expressed support for the PNP and other law enforcement agencies for the “prompt resolution” of the killing of Degamo.

“Ever since, the Army leadership has been serious in weeding out scalawags in its ranks in order to provide the utmost and dedicated service to the people,” PA added.

Degamo and eight others died on March 4 after being ambushed at the governor’s residence in Barangay San Isidro in Sto. Nuebe, Pamplona while entertaining 4Ps beneficiaries. –gb

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