DAVAO CITY—One was killed and three were wounded in an attempt to ambush a broadcaster and provincial board member of Surigao del Sur, at Sitio Tandawan, Brgy. San Vicente, Bislig City, Thursday afternoon.
According to Bislig City Police Director Supt. Rainier Diaz, Apolinario Suan was heading home from Real FM where he hosts a radio program when unidentified men fired at his Toyota Land Cruiser.
One of the escorts, Dodong Suan, was killed.
The board member was shot on his forearm and right leg, while the two other escorts sustained gunshot wounds.
The two wounded victims were identified as driver Rocel Alba, and another escort Joebert Hurado.
Authorities are still clueless as of the motive of the incident. Diaz said that they are currently looking into different angles, including Apolinario’s work as broadcaster and a politician.
“We are currently getting details about the victim to establish the background and identify the motive of the ambush,” Diaz said.
The vehicle used by the suspects did not have a plate number, he said. Victims could also barely describe the suspects’ faces.
The board member-broadcaster is reportedly in a stable condition.