Another broadcaster shot dead
By: Herne N. Bagaslao
Another broadcaster was shot dead Monday dawn at the vicinity of Purok 1, Brgy. Poblacion, Barobo, Surigao del Sur.
Barobo police identified the victim as Godofredo Bandola Linao Jr., 49, an anchorman of 94.5 FM and the host of “Pamukaw” program of Radyo Natin FM in Bislig City.
Unidentified assailants felled him down with three Caliber .45 pistol bullets hitting him at the various parts of his body and exiting at his back killing him on the spot.
Responding policemen from Barobo Municipal Police Station recovered one slug and four shells of Caliber .45 bullets at the crime scene.
Linao, according to police account was at the vicinity of Bugac Lodge and Restaurant at the time when he was shot. It was also during the festivities of the said place.
He was accordingly seen by some witnesses talking to a certain Jocelyn de Monteverde, owner of the establishment and two of her employees before the shooting incident. Monteverde however, told police investigators that Linao was just an acquaintance and not a regular visitor of her lodge.
Some witnesses also claiming that the armed persons were sighted at a Videoke Bar, waiting apparently for the victim.
An acquaintance also reportedly saying that Linao received a phone call from an alleged friend, telling him to go to Bugac.
An hour later, the victim arrived in Bugac on board his single motorcycle. He was accordingly met and shot by the assailants. His remains was brought to Dollete Funeral Homes, in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur 3:45 A.M. Monday.
The Police Regional Office 13 Task Force Usig took cognizance of the case and is now closely working with the Barobo Municipal Police and the Surigao del Sur Provincial Police Office for the early resolution of the case.
Investigators are now following some leads such as love triangle, personal grudge and other possible motives which could be behind the killing. Police said however, that it is too early to categorically determine the motive of the killing at this point.
Task Force Usig assured the public that everything will be done to bring culprits behind bars and give justice to the broadcaster’s family.
Linao was also reported to be engaged in politics few years back when he ran and lost for a seat at the Sangunniang Bayan sometimes in 2007.
Before serving Radyo Natin he had worked at another radio station in Mangagoy, Bislig City. He was then known for his hard-hitting commentaries especially at local politics.
Linao was the second radio personality shot in the region in a matter of month. On June 25 at 7:30 in the evening, Jonathan Fetalvero, 43, a known local radio personality was also shot on his head. He was taking a sip of liquor at a local restaurant with two other companions when the incident happened. He was rushed to Bayugan New Doctors Hospital but was declared on arrival by the attending physicians.
Police are still facing blank walls on the identities of the assailants.
Barobo police identified the victim as Godofredo Bandola Linao Jr., 49, an anchorman of 94.5 FM and the host of “Pamukaw” program of Radyo Natin FM in Bislig City.
Unidentified assailants felled him down with three Caliber .45 pistol bullets hitting him at the various parts of his body and exiting at his back killing him on the spot.
Responding policemen from Barobo Municipal Police Station recovered one slug and four shells of Caliber .45 bullets at the crime scene.
Linao, according to police account was at the vicinity of Bugac Lodge and Restaurant at the time when he was shot. It was also during the festivities of the said place.
He was accordingly seen by some witnesses talking to a certain Jocelyn de Monteverde, owner of the establishment and two of her employees before the shooting incident. Monteverde however, told police investigators that Linao was just an acquaintance and not a regular visitor of her lodge.
Some witnesses also claiming that the armed persons were sighted at a Videoke Bar, waiting apparently for the victim.
An acquaintance also reportedly saying that Linao received a phone call from an alleged friend, telling him to go to Bugac.
An hour later, the victim arrived in Bugac on board his single motorcycle. He was accordingly met and shot by the assailants. His remains was brought to Dollete Funeral Homes, in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur 3:45 A.M. Monday.
The Police Regional Office 13 Task Force Usig took cognizance of the case and is now closely working with the Barobo Municipal Police and the Surigao del Sur Provincial Police Office for the early resolution of the case.
Investigators are now following some leads such as love triangle, personal grudge and other possible motives which could be behind the killing. Police said however, that it is too early to categorically determine the motive of the killing at this point.
Task Force Usig assured the public that everything will be done to bring culprits behind bars and give justice to the broadcaster’s family.
Linao was also reported to be engaged in politics few years back when he ran and lost for a seat at the Sangunniang Bayan sometimes in 2007.
Before serving Radyo Natin he had worked at another radio station in Mangagoy, Bislig City. He was then known for his hard-hitting commentaries especially at local politics.
Linao was the second radio personality shot in the region in a matter of month. On June 25 at 7:30 in the evening, Jonathan Fetalvero, 43, a known local radio personality was also shot on his head. He was taking a sip of liquor at a local restaurant with two other companions when the incident happened. He was rushed to Bayugan New Doctors Hospital but was declared on arrival by the attending physicians.
Police are still facing blank walls on the identities of the assailants.
JULY 22 - 28, 2009 VOLUME 1 NO; 11 BUTUAN CITY PHILIPPINES
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