Former Barangay Captain and Bus Company Manager Shot Dead in Kabacan

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A former barangay captain was shot dead along with his wife in a broad daylight attack in Kabacan, Cotabato.

The victims were identified as Armando Yap Lu, 79, an officer-in-charge (OIC) manager of Mindanao Star Bus Line and a former barangay captain of Barangay Ugalingan, and his wife, Marilyn Lunggakit, 62.

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Both were residents of Barangay Ugalingan, Carmen, Cotabato.

According to investigations, the couple was traveling in their gray Toyota Fortuner along Y Junction in Barangay Kayaga when unidentified gunmen ambushed them.

Authorities are conducting an in-depth investigation to determine the motive behind the killing and identify the suspects.

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