MANILA, Philippines - The bodies of two men, believed to be victims of summary execution, were discovered in separate areas in Malabon City early yesterday morning.
Malabon police Chief Senior Superintendent Severino Abad Jr. said policemen rushed to Barangay Concepcion at around 1:30 a.m. after receiving information that a body was found lying in an alley.
Police identified the victim as Augusto Flores, 34, a tricycle driver. Recovered from him was a plastic sachet containing shabu.
Another body was found under the Lambingan Bridge, also in Barangay Concepcion.
Residents in the area identified the second victim as one alias “Sioning.”
Both victims bore gunshot wounds in the head, police said.
Police are investigating the twin killings.