Murder charges filed vs Basilan judge’s killers

Authorities in Region 9 have filed murder charges against three persons accused of involvement in the killing of a Basilan judge.

Police Lt. Col. Shellamie Chang, spokesperson of Police Regional Office 9, said the complaint identified the gunman by name, while the motorcycle driver was identified as “John Doe.” 

Another suspect, a certain “Peter Doe,” was the driver of the white pick-up vehicle who fetched the two men after abandoning their motorcycle in Barangay Maasin following the crime.

Chang said the gunman was identified based on the testimonies of witnesses and CCTV footage gathered by the investigators. 

Chang said there is now a region-wide operation, adding that “all units are moving to include intelligence units,” to track down the suspects.

Meanwhile, the police said they have not yet released the artists’ sketches of the suspects. 

Chang’s statement followed the online circulation of sketches and photos of the suspects.