Farmer wanted for rape caught after 18 years

TACLOBAN CITY – Police collared one of the country’s most wanted persons after 18 years of hiding in Barangay San Miguel, Llorente, Eastern Samar, on Tuesday, April 1.

CUMIGAD (FB)

The Police Regional Office-8 (Eastern Visayas) led by Police Brig. Gen. Jay Cumigad identified the  suspect as Sonny, a 65-year-old farmer from Barangay Maguinda, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte.

Sonny was apprehended on a warrant for rape issued by the Butuan City Regional Trial Court dated Sept. 6, 2007. 

The court recommended no bail for the suspect who had a P130,000 reward for his arrest.

Cumigad commended operating units for the arrest of the suspect.

He emphasized the importance of inter-regional coordination in law enforcement operations.

“Through close coordination with other police regional offices, we strengthen our capability to apprehend fugitives wherever they may hide. Let this serve as a reminder that no one can escape the law.”