PAGADIAN CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Feb. 12, 2014) – Government soldiers arrested a man who is allegedly behind the shooting of a civilian in Marawi City in Lanao del Sur province, an army spokesman said Wednesday.
Capt. Jefferson Mamauag, of the 1st Infantry Division, said troops were patrolling when the shooting occurred in the village of Bangon. Soldiers pursued the gunman, Lito Mala, and cornered him at a bridge.
Mamauag said Mala, who is being implicated in the shooting of Usoph Manalusog, 23, was handed over to the police. Initial investigation said family feud was the motive behind the attack.
Mala’s weapon, a .380-caliber pistol, was also recovered by the soldiers. Police are investigating the case. (Mindanao Examiner)
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