The Philippine Army’s 19th Infantry Battalion has already
turned over to the local police the two soldiers involved in a videoke bar
brawl early Thursday that killed three civilians.
Col. Nedy Espulgar, Philippine Army 19th IB commander said
they’re hoping for a fair investigation tagging two soldiers as suspects of a
shooting incident.
“We already turned over the two soldiers to the local police
and we are committed to participate in the probe,” Espulgar said.
Soldiers Cpl. Baltazar Nacion and Pfc. Roberto Abrantes were
singing inside a videoke bar in Hiagsam village, Jaro, Leyte
around midnight on Wednesday when the two drunk costumers approached them,
ensuing a heated argument.
“One of the victim beat Nacion using a gun. The two soldiers
ran away and get M-16 rifles in their camp in Carigara town and returned to
Hiagsam village,” Espulagar said.
Upon return, a fire fight erupted between the soldiers and
civilians that killed Andres Cadapan, Joselito Sunico, all residents of Jaro
town. Leamae Jamito, a waitress from Ormoc
City
Before the incident, the two troopers left their camp late
Wednesday night in nearby Carigara town to visit Nacion’s wife in Jaro town.
Before heading back to the camp, they stopped by a videoke
bar, had few bottles of beer and sang, according to Espulgar.
Both troopers are members of Bravo Company of 19th IB based
in Carigara town. They are now detained in Jaro municipal jail.
With this incident, the official reminded soldiers to stay
away from night spots especially when they are armed, even if they are off-duty.
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