“I am deeply alarmed and disturbed by the recent spate of senseless killings in Tagum City. The cold-blooded and brutal murders of our fellow Dabaonon, especially young women, have left the entire province in a state of shock and mourning. This blatant disregard for human life is absolutely unacceptable and cannot be tolerated under any circumstances,” Jubahib said in a statement.
On Tuesday (April 25), the body of Nike Andyriana Kasim was found in Purok Pine Tree, Barangay Magugpo North at around 2 p.m. She was reported missing on Saturday, (April 22).
The police, meanwhile, have yet to identify the suspect in the murder of Grade 1 pupil, Monalisa Pagharion, whose decomposing body was found in a grassy area in Barangay Apokon last Thursday (April 20).
Jubahib said, “the safety and well-being of our constituents in Tagum City is of utmost importance. I am urging the Sangguniang Panlalawigan led by Vice-Governor De Carlo Uy to promptly investigate these heinous crimes, identify the root causes of this violence, and develop effective solutions to restore peace in the area.”
The SP as the legislative body has the authority and responsibility to address this pressing issue, he said .
He also requested the SP to collaborate with the police, Tagum City LGU, and other concerned agencies to ensure a comprehensive and thorough investigation. This collaboration, according to Jubahib aims to determine any lapses in the peacekeeping efforts and evaluate the effectiveness of the existing law enforcement strategies.
“I strongly urge the SP to immediately convene and initiate a comprehensive and impartial probe into these killings, in order to identify the perpetrators and hold them accountable for their heinous actions "
He also encouraged the residents of the city to support their efforts by providing relevant information to the authorities and participating in local peace initiatives.
“We must work together as a united front to ensure that these violent incidents are brought to an end and that the perpetrators are brought to justice,” Jubahib further said.
He then assured the public that his administration would take all necessary measures to prevent further incidents and ensure that those responsible for the recent killings are punished.
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