The Philippine Army’s 11th Infantry Battalion has deployed more soldiers in Negros Oriental following the killing of Governor Roel Degamo on March 4.
more military personnel in Negros Island to address lawless violence and restore peace following the killing of Degamo.
He said the soldiers will also help the police cordon off the area to prevent the suspects from leaving the island. A gun ban has been imposed, and checkpoints and barricades have been set up throughout the province. The local government also said residents have nothing to worry about because this was simply a precaution to improve security.
Degamo was talking to beneficiaries of the government's Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program program at his residence in Pamplona, Negros Oriental, when armed men barged in and fired shots.in the shooting incident. The death toll went up to nine the following day, while 13 others were seriously injured due to the incident.
Three suspects were arrested during a hot pursuit operation in Bayawan City on March 4, while one other suspectThe Philippine National Police said Saturday the special task force created to pursue the remaining suspects in the killing of Degamo believes that they are “
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