ILOILO CITY – The Police Regional Office-6 said that the killing of a Slovakian tourist at world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province is an isolated incident.
THE body of a 23-year-old Slovakian tourist is recovered in an abandoned chapel in Boracay Island, Malay town, Aklan province on March 12. (Courtesy of K5)
“We are considering this as an isolated incident,” said Police Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, PRO-6 chief.
Police continue to hunt for the suspects in the killing of Michaela Mickova whose body was discovered on March 12.
The 23-year-old tourist was originally declared missing and she was found half-naked with a stab wound to the stomach in an abandoned chapel.
Wanky visited the crime scene last week and ordered the Aklan Police Provincial Office (APPO) and the Malay Municipal Police Station (Malay MPS) to prioritize the investigation.
Police Lt. Col. Mar Joseph Ravelo, Malay police chief, denied reports that one of the suspects have been arrested.
Ravelo said that the suspect was caught selling an illegal firearm last Saturday night.
He said on Sunday, March 16, that the suspect arrested in Barangay Balabag had nothing to do with her death.
Police Col. Arnel Ramos, Aklan police chief, assured the resort-island remains to be a safe destination.
“Boracay Island remains a safe and secure tourist destination. We are steadfast in our commitment to maintain public safety and order, especially for tourists,” Ramos said.