By Rey Anthony ChiuBohol Correspondent for the Philippine Information AgencyBilar Bohol Mayor Fanuel Cadelina came up with an outright categorical denial on the allegations that he coddles a criminal who was implicated in the recent bust of a rob-gang here in the city.
Quick response from police operatives here cornered 4 of the 5 rob-suspects about to rob Bombay Bazaar last Monday evening. The remaining suspect who is still on the loose has been rumored to be a body-guard of the Bilar Mayor is allegedly hiding in the mayor’s piggery farm.
Arrested after the group was about to commence their planned robbery were 36 years old Meddie Painagan of Yanaya, 23 year old Joseph Cruta of Owac, 34 year old Alberto Doria of Riverside all of Bilar and 24 year old Maximo Sajulga of Cabanbanan in nearby Dimiao.
One suspected member eluded police arrest and is said to have cooled off back in Bilar
PSSupt Edgardo Inkgking identified the four after a series of intelligence reports and surveillance operations.
Body search on the 4 also yielded a fragmentation grenade, .45 caliber pistol and a .38 caliber revolver with full ammunition.
Even with the apparent link, Mayor Cadelina said he has not employed any bodyguard, much less would coddle a criminal. He also said the police can post a lookout and inspect his farm to prove the rumors. (rachiu/PIA)
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