Lapu-Lapu council praises policemen

CEBU, Philippines – The Lapu-Lapu City council has approved a resolution commending the members of the Lapu-Lapu City Police and the City Traffic Management System for a job well done in relation to the immediate arrest of the assailants of a couple in sitio Yakal, barangay Poblacion last September 22.

The resolution introduced by Councilor Rodolfo Potot said the killing of the couple Eduardo Torreon and his wife Gresilda was immediately solved after the arrest of suspects Allan Dico Mabuyo and Wilson Cabanes.

It commended Supt. Virgil Tagyamanon Rales, Inspector Manruf Biongcog Bantog, InspectorJuan Ludovice Capacio, SPO2 Rolito Jumao-as, SPO2 Ernesto Francisco, SPO1 Domiciano Luna Sr., PO3 Dioscoro Arong, O3 Aldin Dano, PO3 Carlos Narca, PO3 Allan Frederick Pantaleon, FTP PO1Zedie Lagrimas, FTP PO1 Enrique Cepedoza, Noli Lapinid, and Ruther Acabal.

The resolution said that on September 22, 2010, a shooting incident occurred in sitio Yakal, barangay Poblacion, wherein the couple Eduardo Torreon and his wife Gresilda, a quack doctor were killed.

Responding policemen headed by Rales and CTMS personnel responded to the incident and interviewed some witnesses of the crime.

City Traffic Management Section personnel and the police apprehended the driver of the taxi cab used by the killers in their escape.

Allan Mabuyo and Wilson Cabanes were arrested.

"The immediate solution of the killing has once again boosted the moral and reputation of the Lapu-Lapu City Police including CTMS personnel for an efficient and effective response in a particular crime," the resolution said.

The City Council resolution said the commendable performance shown by the police and CTMS personnel will serve as a good example to other members of the city police and CTMS force. (FREEMAN)