GENERAL SANTOS CITY – A barangay tanod or watchman was shot dead inside his house in Barangay Maligo, Polomolok, South Cotabato on Monday, May 29.
Police Lt. Col. Joseph Forro, Polomolok police chief, identified the victim as Eduardo Ybanez, 61.
Forro said the victim, who was reportedly an Army reservist, was gunned down by three assailants led by one Roberto Macantal at past 7 a.m.
The victim succumbed to multiple bullet wounds from an M-16 Armalite rifle.
Police said Ybanez was armed with a 9mm pistol but was unable to return fire when he was attacked.
Barangay Maligo Chairman Eliseo Caramejo said the victim reportedly received threats after he joined a military operation against a lawless armed group in Barangay Landan, Polomolok two weeks ago.