Zamboanga City police have apprehended Villamor T. Limpalan, a suspect in the daylight assassination of Barangay Cawit Chairman Selberyo “Beyong” Molina. Limpalan, who initially surrendered to clear his name, was positively identified by a witness and is accused of driving the motorcycle used in the murder. Manila Bulletin reported
Zamboanga City Police Arrest Suspect in Broad Daylight Assassination of Barangay Captain
A suspect has been apprehended by the Zamboanga City police on Sunday, December 3, in connection with the brazen assassination of a barangay captain in broad daylight.
The suspect, identified as Villamor T. Limpalan, 43, is believed to be one of the two individuals involved in the murder of Barangay Cawit Chairman Selberyo “Beyong” Molina on Friday.
Initially, Limpalan voluntarily surrendered to Barangay San Roque officials in an effort to clear his name after being tagged as a person of interest in the case.
However, after being taken to the Ayala Police Station, Limpalan was positively identified by a witness, which led to his arrest.
“The witness recognized him with 101 percent certainty,” stated Police Col. Alexander Lorenzo, the city police chief.
Limpalan is believed to have driven the motorcycle used in the assassination of Molina. The witness reportedly spotted the suspect waiting in a store near the crime scene before the barangay captain’s murder.
Furthermore, the witness saw Limpalan and his accomplice riding the motorcycle shortly before the fatal shooting. Witnesses also claim to have seen Limpalan delivering the fatal shot that killed Molina using his own firearm.
The police are currently conducting an intensive manhunt operation to capture the remaining suspect involved in the killing.
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