Man who refused to lend money hacked to death

CEBU, Philippines- A 44-year-old man died after he was hacked by four people, including a minor, while he was on his way home Sunday night in Barangay Mabasa, Argao town.

Bomirilo Basilisco Davis, 44, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Isidro C. Kintanar Memorial Hospital. He sustained hack wounds to the neck and body.

Teodoro Camajalan, 46, was arrested by the police after the incident, while Glen Basilisco, 25 and Ekiliano Camajalan, 33 were arrested in a hot pursuit operation.

The fourth suspect, a 16-year-old boy, surrendered to the police yesterday afternoon.

Senior Inspector Alejandro Batobalonos, Argao Police Station chief, told The FREEMAN that the victim and the suspects were in Barangay Mabasa.

Batobalonos said the three suspects and the victim were drinking and singing while the other suspect, Teodoro, who reportedly lost his money because of gambling, borrowed money from the victim.

“Samtang nag-inom-inom, naghuwam na’g kwarta ang suspek, gibalibaran ni Bomirilo di siya magpahuwam kay palit og bugas, giingnan nga ‘tuga-tuga mo’g panugal di mo kamao’ nasuko ang suspek naglalis sila,” Batobalonos said. 

When the celebration was over, Davis decided to go home but the four suspects threw stones at him.

“Di man sila kadoul kay nag-tuck-in man og sanggot ang biktima mao to ilang gitabangan og bato. Pagkatumba, ang iyang sanggot mao ra pod gigul-gol sa liog sa biktima,” Batobalonos added. 

Responding policemen found the victim was already unresponsive.

They immediately conducted a hot pursuit operation and arrested Teodoro. They also arrested Ekiliano and Basilisco yesterday morning.

Batobalonos said the mother of the minor appeared before his office and told him that the 16-year-old boy will surrender to him.

He said that the four suspects will be charged with murder.  (FREEMAN)