Stabbing Incident in Dumingag

DUMINGAG, Zamboanga del Sur (May 6, 2018) – A stabling incident transpired at Barangay La Fortuna, Dumingag, Zamboanga Del Sur Saturday at about 1:20am.  

Initial investigation conducted disclosed that on or about 1:15 AM of May 5, 2018, the victim identified as Dany Aranas, 40 years old married, construction worker and a resident of Barangay Maralag, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur together with the suspect identified as Rogen Aglet Bation, 30 years old, married, construction worker and a resident of same place.

Both victim and suspect were having a drinking session at said Barangay when an intense argument ensued between them that prompted the suspect to stab the victim with the use of a hunting knife, while the said victim managed to retaliate by smashing the suspect with a 2x3 hard object hitting on his lower jaw.

Victim sustained one stabbed wound on the part of his stomach and was immediately rushed to Molave Medical Center, Molave of this province while the suspect was brought to LTMPC Hospital, Mahayag of this province for their immediate medical treatment.

Dumingag MPS investigator PO1 Fabian Francisco with contact no. 09504080180 is now conducting follow-up investigation. Motive of the incident is still to be determined. (By JONG CADION)