BUTUAN CITY – Police arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly assaulting and stabbing his six-year-old daughter to death in Mainit town, Surigao del Norte province on Tuesday night, Nov. 19.
Surigao del Norte Police Provincial Police Office (PPO) Director Police Col. Nilo T. Texon, in a report on Thursday, Nov. 21, to Police Regional Office-13 Director Police Brig. Gen. Alan M. Nazarro, said the victim was accused of stealing a bracelet and cash from a neighbor.
The suspect confronted the victim when she arrived home at 7 p.m. The suspect assaulted and stabbed the victim with a locally made knife called sundangay in the body.
She was taken to a hospital in Mainit where she was declared dead. The suspect fled but was arrested by the police in a follow-up operation.
Texon vowed justice for the victim.
"The Surigao del Norte police remain unwavering in their commitment to ensure justice is swiftly served in this heartbreaking case,” he said, adding, “We urge everyone to remain vigilant and to foster an environment where children can grow up free from violence and harm, and let this incident remind us all of our shared responsibility to protect the most vulnerable members of our community."
PRO 13-Regional Public Information Office chief Police Major Jennifer S. Ometer said the suspect is under the custody of the local police for proper disposition and awaiting the filing of appropriate case.