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

Tantangan solar project brings 74.5-MWp boost to Mindanao grid

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (August 4)  — Mindanao is adding another major renewable energy facility to its power mix...

PNP steps up hunt for gun-for-hire groups, illegal gun dealers

MANILA (August 4)  — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is stepping up intelligence and investigative operations against gun-for-hire...

A rare heartbeat in the forest: Why Mount Hamiguitan’s bleeding-heart sighting matters

DAVAO CITY  (August 4)  — Deep in the forests of Mount Hamiguitan, where the thick vegetation can hide...

Dredging rush in Davao, Gensan targets rivers after repeated flooding

DAVAO CITY (August 4) — The government has launched emergency dredging and flood-control works in Davao City and...