CEBU CITY, Philippines — A hot-pursuit operation towards the suspects behind a capturing incident in Toledo Metropolis, Cebu led to an armed confrontation that landed one man within the hospital and one other in jail on early Wednesday morning, March 5, 2025.
Their two accomplices, then again, managed to flee and at the moment are the topic of a hot-pursuit operation.
One of many suspects, Jamil Padua alias “Janjan,” was wounded within the armed confrontation whereas Jerome Villarmia Padua was taken into police custody.
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Their accomplices, who’re nonetheless at giant, had been recognized as Brendo Villarmia and a sure “Minggoy.” All 4 males are residents of Purok 8, Brgy, Bunga in Toledo Metropolis.
Police, in a report, mentioned that the 4 people had been accused of capturing their neighbor Joshua Alvarez on Tuesday afternoon, March 4.
The capturing assault occurred in Sitio Freeway, Brgy. Das, Toledo Metropolis at round 3:30 p.m.
Not lengthy after, responding officers arrived on the scene and found the sufferer greedy for his breath and affected by his wounds.
Padua was rushed to the Toledo Metropolis Common Hospital for fast medical therapy. Nevertheless, he died whereas being handled on the hospital.
Toledo police promptly launched a follow-up investigation towards Padua’s assailants.
By way of the testaments of witnesses, investigators recognized the 4 suspects and carried out a hot-pursuit operation towards them.
At round 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, they headed into the suspects’ homes meaning to take them into custody.
The suspects, nonetheless, observed the presence of the cops. They rapidly drew firearms and opened fireplace, in accordance with police.
Policemen took cowl and fired again in an effort to defend themselves. After a couple of minutes of the trade of fireside, Jamil sustained a gunshot wound and Jerome was arrested.
The 2 different males, then again, escaped.
Operatives then coordinated with the CDRRMO for Jamil to be evaluated on the Toledo Metropolis District Hospital for additional medical therapy. As of this writing, police are looking down the 2 suspects who managed to elude arrest.
Toledo Metropolis is a third class part metropolis within the Province of Cebu. It’s situated some 50 kilometers west of Cebu Metropolis.
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