The incident was brought to Jubahib's attention after a video has gone viral on social media where the tearful female victim recounted her experience to a group of people who tried to comfort her.
Fortunately, the female student managed to escape her kidnapper, identified as a man on a motorcycle without a license plate, before she was harmed.
The governor strongly condemned this heinous act and urged law enforcement agencies, particularly the Tagum PNP, to intensify their efforts to enhance security measures in the city. He also called for the City Government of Tagum to reassess its slogan #WeAreTagum to better reflect the current peace and order situation. He suggested that a more fitting slogan would be #WeAreSafe, which would emphasize the public's expectation of a safe living environment in the city.
"The peace and order situation in Tagum City is dismal, and this attempted kidnapping is yet another example of the alarming increase in criminal activities. We strongly condemn this heinous act and demand that authorities take swift and decisive action to bring the perpetrators to justice. This incident highlights the ineffective and lax security measures in Tagum City, and we will not allow our people to live in fear," he said in a statement Friday (April 28).
He emphasized the need to improve security measures in Tagum City, where criminal activities are rampant. He called on the leadership of Mayor Rey Uy to implement "concrete and realistic security measures" that would put an end to these criminal activities.
"I urge the Tagum PNP to double their efforts in addressing the city's security issues. We need to put an end to the criminal activities that threaten the safety and well-being of our people, especially our women, and children. We will not tolerate any form of violence against them," the governor said.
"We must enhance security measures in Tagum City and ensure that our communities are safe and secure. We urge the City Government of Tagum to take immediate action and implement concrete and realistic security measures to put an end to these criminal activities.”
Jubahib also assured its residents that the provincial government is taking measures to strengthen security measures.
Meanwhile, Jubahib, on Thursday (April 27) handed over two brand new service vehicles and five brand new motorcycles to PNP Provincial Director Colonel Antonio Alberio Jr. and Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Latanaya as a demonstration of his administration's support and assistance to the Davao del Norte PNP to beef up security in Tagum.
"We will continue to collaborate closely with law enforcement agencies to guarantee that our communities are safe and secure. We urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities," he said.
He said the province is committed to its mandate of providing a safe and secure environment for the people of the province and will not hesitate to take action against unlawful people.
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