Gunmen kill soldier in Isabela City, Basilan

From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 8): Gunmen kill soldier in Isabela City, Basilan

The police and military are investigating to unmask the culprits behind the killing Friday of a soldier in the nearby island province of Basilan.

Killed was Sgt. Joseph Hiluan, 40, who was assigned with the Army’s 4th Special Forces Battalion based in the province of Basilan, according to Isabela City police chief Supt. Albert Larubis.

Hiluan, who is a native of Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, died on the spot from a single but fatal bullet wound.  Investigation showed that Hiluan was jogging along the highway around 5:45 a.m. Friday in Barangay Cabunbata, Isabela City, when shot by motorcycle-riding gunmen, Larubis said.

The Scene of Crime Operatives (Soco) recovered an empty shell of a caliber .45 pistol from the crime scene, Larubis said.  He said all motives that would lead to the suspects’ identities are being looked into as an investigation is underway.

The investigation is being conducted in coordination with the 4th Special Forces Battalion, he added.

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