Asipulo officials put up reward for retired colonel’s killer

From the Philippine Information Agency (Mar 31): Asipulo officials put up reward for retired colonel’s killer

Local officials put up a P50, 000.00 reward for the arrest of the suspect behind the killing of a retired Philippine Air Force (PAF) official here last month.

Through Resolution No. 2017 – 15 passed by the Sangguniang Bayan members, a P50,000.00 bounty will be given to any person who could provide information that will lead to the arrest of the killer of retired Col. Oscar Ibarra, Jr.

Ibarra, a biking enthusiast and resident of Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya, visited the municipality last February 14. He was advised by police authorities to avoid going farther from the Poblacion due to a recent encounter between the New People’s Army and Philippine Army. However, he proceeded towards the encounter site where he was shot.

“We are appealing to the public who has any information to surface and give the needed information in the name of truth and concern for the safety and honor of the Asipulo people,” the resolution stated.

The resolution also condemned the killing of Ibarra. “The municipal officials and residents of the municipality, being peace- loving people as enunciated in the Asipulo hymn were shocked of this untoward incident especially that it involved someone who merely wanted to leisurely spend his time in our beloved town,” it stated.

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