BACOLOD CITY – Unidentified armed men killed a couple in their house in Barangay Trinidad, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental on Friday, June 12.
Police Capt. Stephen Polinar, Negros Oriental police spokesperson, identified the victims as Efren, 32, and his wife Jean, 27.
Initial information revealed that Jean was an alleged victim of sexual abuse while her husband was allegedly a notorious robber in the area. Police said these are subject to verification.
Due to a security threat, police coordinated with the Army before proceeding to the barangay.
The New People’s Army (NPA) claimed responsibility and tagged the victims as military assets.
Communist rebels also claimed another shooting incident on Friday in Barangay Budlasan, Canlaon City, Negros Oriental. The victim was identified as Anthony of Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental.
Police are conducting follow-up investigations.