MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday said they are currently looking at three to four masterminds conspiring to kill Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo.
Still, he refused to confirm or deny if Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. is included., said the name of Teves, being the mastermind, was part of the Task Group’s investigation results.Two of the four arrested suspects reportedly mentioned Teves as the mastermind.
“Malamang i-file namin ang kaso ng mas mabilis pag may mga ganyan ng balita sapagkat nangangailangan na magkaron ng kalinawan ang mga ganitong pangyayari,” Remulla said.“Pinauuwi na sya kung talagang haharap sya sa mga ganitong usapin na sya ay tinuturo na maaring kasabwat sa mga nangyayaring karumal-dumal sa Negros Oriental,” Remulla said.
Meanwhile, Atty. Ferdinand Topacio, Teves’ lead counsel, cautions “all concerned” to observe sobriety in making statements regarding the killing of Degamo and eight others.
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