^

Nation

5 dead in Aklan hacking spree

- Mike Frialde -

MANILA, Philippines - Five people were killed while another was seriously wounded after a supposedly mentally ill man, armed with an axe, went on a hacking spree in Numancia, Aklan, yesterday morning, police said.

Chief Superintendent Agrimero Cruz, Philippine National Police spokesman, said the suspect, Erol Roldan, 32, was arrested shortly after hacking to death his own grandparents, Luciano Rivas, 92, and Anunsascion Rivas, 94, and three relatives.

AGRIMERO

AKLAN

ANUNSASCION RIVAS

CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT AGRIMERO CRUZ

EROL ROLDAN

HACKING

LUCIANO RIVAS

NUMANCIA

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE

POLICE

RIVAS

  • Latest
  • Trending
Latest
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with