Shooting, suicide rock CSur before Holy Week

By paulo DS. papa and Melvin Machado

A tragic shooting incident involving two Special Action Force (SAF) members and a separate suicide case marred April 1, 2025, in Camarines Sur. In Sipocot, a SAF member allegedly shot and killed a fellow officer, prompting authorities to prepare a murder case against the suspect.

The suspect.

The shooting incident stemmed from a simple argument in which the suspect told the victim, a fellow policeman, not to bring his own laundry inside the comfort room as it was still being used by the suspect. The victim became angry and punched the suspect twice. In response, the suspect retrieved his long service firearm, a Galil rifle, and shot the victim. The victim was hit in the head and was rushed to the Bicol Regional General Hospital in Cabusao, Camarines Sur.

CSPPO’s Police Communication and Development Unit reported that a murder case is being prepared against a Special Action Force (SAF) member for allegedly shooting a fellow SAF officer. Police Capt. Liza Jane Alteza, CSPPO Public Information Officer, confirmed the ongoing investigation.

Meanwhile, in Milaor, a businessman was found dead in an apparent suicide, further adding to the day’s distressing events.

In line with the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) commitment to ensuring public safety and security, the Camarines Sur Police Provincial Office (CSPPO), under the leadership of Provincial Director Police Col. Virgilio O. Olalia Jr., conducted a series of operations on April 1, 2025, resulting in multiple arrests and the recovery of illegally sourced lumber.

Among the key accomplishments were the arrests of six wanted individuals for various crimes:

Child Abuse (RA 7610) (Libmanan MPS): Rico Soledad y Naquimen, 38, ranked No. 8 among Libmanan’s Most Wanted, was arrested in Brgy. Mambalite for two counts of child abuse. The RTC Branch 29, Libmanan, set bail at P180,000 per count.

Rape (Garchitorena MPS): Allan Buenaagua y Tapagnan, 45, a businessman from Brgy. Bahi, Garchitorena, and the municipality’s No. 1 Most Wanted, was arrested in Brgy. San Vicente, Calabanga, based on a warrant issued in 1999 with no bail recommended.

Qualified Theft (Bombon Municipal Police Station (MPS): Fredie Azuela y Enciso, 46, a construction worker from Brgy. San Roque, Bombon, was apprehended based on a warrant issued by RTC Branch 63, Calabanga, with bail set at P42,000.

Illegal Gambling-PD 1602 (Tigaon MPS): Roger Bobis y Morte, alias “Bornok,” 35, of Brgy. Vinagre, Tigaon, was arrested in Brgy. Huyonhuyon, Tigaon, with a recommended bail of P30,000.

Estafa (Gainza MPS): Aberdeen Florida-Andalis, 46, a housekeeper from Brgy. San Jose, Pili, was arrested in Gainza following a warrant issued by MTCC Branch 3, Naga City, with bail set at P18,000.

In addition to these arrests, personnel from San Jose MPS recovered illegally abandoned coconut lumber in Brgy. Telegrafo. The recovered 120 board feet of coconut lumber, valued at approximately P2,400 were taken into police custody for proper disposition.

These operations reflect the CSPPO’s ongoing efforts to uphold law and order in Camarines Sur, ensuring a safer community for all residents.