The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has arrested the country’s number one most wanted fugitive, who carried a ₱375,000 reward, during an operation in Purok 11, Sitio Masagana, Alabang, Muntinlupa City on September 22.
The suspect, identified only as “Robert,” a native of Davao City, was wanted for murder under a 2022 arrest warrant issued in Panabo City, Davao del Norte. He had been in hiding in Alabang since fleeing Davao.
Authorities said that on August 18, 2021, Robert shot dead an eatery owner in Panabo City and wounded her helper. The fugitive evaded capture for over three years before being tracked down by the CIDG Detection and Special Operations Unit (DSOU).
Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander Morico II, acting director of CIDG, commended the DSOU for its “commitment and unrelenting effort in capturing the nation’s number one fugitive,” saying the arrest brings justice to the victims and their families.
“Rest assured that the CIDG is steadfast in enforcing all the laws, and relentless in capturing all criminals, wanted persons, and fugitives across the country. The CIDG means business,” Morico added.
