Wife of village chief killed in Panabo explosion

Date:

Share post:

DAVAO CITY— The wife of Bansalan Davao del Sur village chief died after a grenade exploded inside their elf truck along the  national highway in Panabo City yesterday evening was recently released.

Panabo police identified the victim as Loreta Abapo, wife of Arnulfo Abapo, the barangay captain of New Opon,

Magsaysay, Davao del Sur.

A source told Newsline that Loreta was recently released after their house was raided and authorities found undocumented firearms.

Police report showed that  Abapo was inside the elf truck  traversing the national highway along of J.P.  Laurel in Panabo City at around 6:50 in the evening when the grenade exploded.

Her son Yushiheto, who drove the vehicle was unharmed.

The police report said  a riding onboard Yamaha Aerox  over took their vehicle and lobbed the grenade

Panabo Mayor Jose Relampagos ordered the Panabo City police  to conduct a post blast investigation.

Paul Palacio
Paul Palacio
Paul Trajera Palacio, a veteran news anchor got his Mass Communication Curriculum from University of Mindanao-Davao Campus. He is the current News Anchor of Newsline Philippines.
RIZAL MEMORIAL COLLEGEspot_img

Related articles

Samal assessor flags nonexistent barangay in Sara Duterte’s SALN property address

Tax records match the declared property values, but the location indicated in the Vice President's SALN does not...

NAPOLCOM honors retired general Marantan, but public service carries an accountability test

MANILA (November 11)  — The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) has conferred a Plaque of Commendation on retired police...

Mindanao consumers lead in willingness to borrow, but savings remain a priority

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (November 11)  — Mindanao consumers are more willing to take out loans or use...

Her name, her choice: Why married women should not have to surrender their surnames

Philippine law already allows married women to retain their maiden names. Yet institutional practices continue to make some...