SOMINOT, ZamboSur (Aug. 9, 2018) - An alleged robbery incident transpired at Purok 7, Brgy. Lantawan, Sominot, Zamboanga Del Sur at about 1:15 PM of August 8, 2018.
The police identified the victim as Ariel Cubian Y Mausa, 30 years old, married, Micro Finance Collector of ASA Philippines Foundation Incorporated and a resident of Poblacion A, Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur.
Initial investigation conducted that while the victim was driving his single motorcycle from Barangay Lantawan collecting sum of money from their lending business going back to Poblacion proper, upon reaching the grassy/hilly road and desolated part of Purok 7, Barangay Rizal, one suspect wearing facemask (bonnet) blocked his way and drew short firearm unto him.
Another two suspects approached him from his back, one of the suspects told him in Tagalog dialect “Wag Kang Gagalaw”. The suspects allegedly carted away his collection worth thirty thousand pesos (Php30, 000.00), more or less.
According to the victim, the suspects fled away by foot towards the western part direction where Barangay Upper Sicpao is located. PNP elements Sominot MPS is continuously conducting hot pursuit operation towards their escaped route.
