Davao City acting mayor orders probe after killing of Lumad leader
July 18, 2016 | 6:09pm
DAVAO CITY — Davao City Acting Mayor Paolo Duterte called on police to probe the violent attack in Tugbok District on Friday which killed a Lumad and hurt another.
Duterte, through the City Information Office, said Sunday that he has already ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to investigate the case of Hermie Alegre, 28, secretary of the Salugpungan School PTCA and Danny Diarog, 31, vice chairperson of the Kahugpungan sa Lumad and the tribal chieftain of Sitio Kahusayan in Manuel Guianga, Tugbok, this city.
Based on the Tugbok Police Station’s initial investigation, the shooting incident happened around 1 p.m. in Purok 5, Bato Village, Barangay Manuel Guianga.
Both victims who belonged to the Bagobo Klata tribe sustained gunshot wounds in different parts of their bodies. They were rushed to the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) but Alegre was announced dead on arrival by the attending physician.
“Let me extend my condolences to the family of Mrs. Alegre, especially to her 3 children. My prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time and moment of sorrow,” Duterte said.
The attack was reminiscent of the shooting of Diarog’s father eight years ago in the midst of their struggle to keep their lands.
Duterte, however, pleaded for sobriety while the probe is being done.
“Refrain from blaming certain individuals or groups or making speculations as these may only stir up more distrust and tension,” he said.
He said authorities would do everything it could to bring justice to the victims.
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