ILIGAN CITY – A village councilor was shot dead Friday by three armed men while on his way to barangay hall in Barangay Sinaysayan, Kitaotao, Bukidnon.
Kitaotao Municipal Police Station (MPS) chief Capt. Jose Regner M. Sevilleno identified the victim as Rene Boy Jagunos, 52, barangay kagawad and resident of Sitio Gumada, Brgy. West Dalurong, Kitaotao.
Initial investigation disclosed that prior to the incident, the victim was riding his motorcycle heading to barangay hall to render duty.
Upon reaching Barangay Sinassayan, three unidentified men shot him.
The gunmen fled on foot passing Rowary river after the incident.
The victim died on the spot from several gunshot wounds in the body.
The victim’s body was brought to Villanueva Funeral Homes.
Kitaotao MPS is still conducting follow-up investigation to identify the perpetrators. (Bonita L. Ermac)
