The suspected gunman in the 2019 killing of broadcaster Eduardo Dizon in Kidapawan City, North Cotabato has been arrested.
Citing a report from the Special Investigation Team (SIT), PTFoMS Executive Director Undersecretary Paul Gutierrez said Junell Jane Andagkit Poten, alias “Junell Gerozaga,” 33, was arrested Thursday night in Barangay Saguing, Makilala, Cotabato.
An informant provided authorities with positive information on the whereabouts of Poten.
Dizon, a radio commentator for Brigada News FM in Kidapawan City, was gunned down by two armed suspects on July 10, 2019.
He sustained five bullet wounds and died on the spot.
Gutierrez said Poten’s arrest demonstrates the Marcos’ administration’s continuing effort to create a safe media environment for journalists, as well as its commitment to the rule of law and the delivery of justice to victims of violent crimes.The suspected gunman in the 2019 killing of broadcaster Eduardo Dizon in Kidapawan City, North Cotabato has been arrested.
Citing a report from the Special Investigation Team (SIT), PTFoMS Executive Director Undersecretary Paul Gutierrez said Junell Jane Andagkit Poten, alias “Junell Gerozaga,” 33, was arrested Thursday night in Barangay Saguing, Makilala, Cotabato.
An informant provided authorities with positive information on the whereabouts of Poten.
Dizon, a radio commentator for Brigada News FM in Kidapawan City, was gunned down by two armed suspects on July 10, 2019.
He sustained five bullet wounds and died on the spot.
Gutierrez said Poten’s arrest demonstrates the Marcos’ administration’s continuing effort to create a safe media environment for journalists, as well as its commitment to the rule of law and the delivery of justice to victims of violent crimes.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline “Gunman behind slain Kidapawan radio anchor arrested.”
