Authorities arrested the mayor of South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur and his spouse in Barangay Making in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte on Tuesday, Could 20, 2025. (Photograph from the Felony Investigation and Detection Group)
MANILA, Philippines — The mayor of South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur and his spouse had been arrested for his or her alleged involvement within the killing of his vice mayor in August final 12 months.
Authorities made the arrest in Barangay Making in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte on Tuesday, in accordance with the Felony Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in a press release on Wednesday.
The arrest stemmed from a warrant for homicide, pissed off homicide, and tried homicide issued by the Regional Trial Courtroom Department 27 in Cotabato Metropolis final Monday, the CIDG mentioned.
“In November 2024, the SITG (particular investigation job group) filed felony complaints… in opposition to 12 accused, together with the mayor and his spouse, for his or her alleged participation as alleged ‘masterminds’ within the planning and orchestration of the ambush,” the police unit additional detailed.
Though the CIDG didn’t title the 2 suspects, the incumbent mayor of South Upi is Reynalbert Insular.
The CIDG didn’t give additional particulars concerning the 10 different people accused.
READ: Vice mayor, escort, slain in Maguindanao del Sur ambush
The ambush came about in Sitio Linao in Barangay Pandan, South Upi on the early night of August 2, killing Vice Mayor Roldan Benito and his aide Weng Marcos.
The incident additionally left Benito’s spouse, Analyn, a barangay chairperson, and his 11-year-old little one injured with gunshot wounds.
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