ORMOC CITY– A private employee is now in police custody after allegedly assaulting a barangay chairman during a Sinulog festival event at around 9:20 p.m. on January 19, in Purok Sambag, Barangay Asuncion, Maasin City.
The victim, identified as alias “Den,” 33, married, and the village chairman of Asuncion, sustained injuries from the altercation. The suspect, identified as alias “Lonny,” 24, single, and a resident of Brgy. Nasaug, is reportedly a private employee.
According to an investigation by the local police, the victim had organized an event to celebrate the Sinulog festival. During the festivities, the victim noticed the suspect attempting to harm another attendee and intervened to defuse the situation.
The police stated that the suspect became aggressive, leading to his initial arrest. However, while handcuffed, the suspect managed to escape briefly. When cornered, the suspect suddenly attacked the barangay chairman, punching and kicking him.
The suspect was later subdued and brought to the Maasin City Police Station for proper disposition. Meanwhile, the barangay chairman was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.
(ROBERT DEJON)
