In a shocking incident that has rocked the quiet community of Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental, a barangay official was brutally gunned down, prompting immediate police action to apprehend the perpetrators.
Tragic Shooting Claims Barangay Leader
Barangay Kagawad Ronaldo Quillano, 54, met a violent end while traveling home on his motorcycle through Barangay Nagbinlod. According to police reports, unidentified assailants ambushed the local official, firing multiple shots that proved fatal at the scene.
Swift Police Response
The Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office has demonstrated zero tolerance for attacks on public officials by immediately creating a Special Investigation Task Group (SITG). This dedicated team, under the leadership of Police Colonel Ronan Francis Destura, will spearhead the investigation into Quillano's assassination.
Police Colonel Destura emphasized: "We have mobilized our best investigators to ensure this case is solved promptly. Attacks on public servants cannot and will not be tolerated."
Community in Mourning
The killing has sent shockwaves through the close-knit community of Sta. Catalina, where Quillano served as a public servant. Residents describe the barangay official as a dedicated community leader, making his violent death particularly devastating for the municipality.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are currently pursuing multiple leads and have not ruled out any potential motives. The SITG is examining all angles, including possible political dimensions, personal conflicts, and other factors that might have led to the targeted attack.
This incident marks another concerning case of violence against local government officials in the Philippines, highlighting the persistent security challenges facing public servants at the grassroots level.
