Motorcycle-riding gunmen shot and killed the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office Station 2 commander in Barangay Balua, Cagayan de Oro on Saturday night, October 5.
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The Police Regional Office-10 (Northern Mindanao) identified the victim as Capt. Abdulcahar Armama.
PRO-10 chief Police Brig. Gen. Jaysen de Guzman, PRO-10 chief, condemned the murder of Armama.
“The Police Regional Office-10 strongly condemns the senseless killing of Police Capt. Abdulcahar Bacarat Aramama, the station commander of Police Station 2 (Cogon) of the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office,” De Guzman said.
“Such an act of violence against those who dedicate their lives to serving and protecting the community is abhorrent and unacceptable,” he added.
“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Police Capt. Armama during this painful and tragic time. We assure them that we will do all necessary actions to apprehend and bring to justice the perpetrators.”
De Guzman urged the public to come forward with any information that can aid in their investigation. “We must stand united in rejecting violence and ensuring that justice is served."
Armama was shot in the head by two gunmen and was taken to a hospital in Cagayan de Oro where he was declared dead.
Investigators recovered two empty .45 caliber shells in the crime scene.
The remains of Armama, who belonged to the Philippine National Police Academy Masidlak Class of 2017, have been transported to his hometown in Lanao del Norte.
Armama’s family has asked Cagayan de Oro Mayor Rolando Uy, the Department of Interior and Local Government, and the National Bureau of Investigation to thoroughly investigate his murder.
His family said he was the “best father to his children, a responsible husband, a loving son, one of a kind, generous, thoughtful, gentleman” and passionately against illegal drugs.
“He fearlessly led the charge against drug syndicates, putting his life on the line to make our city a safer place. His courage and dedication have earned him the respect and admiration of our entire community.”
Uy ordered the COCPO led by Police Col. Salvador Radam to swiftly resolve the killing.
Police are conducting follow-up investigation and hot-pursuit operation against the suspects.