CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 11 February) — A soldier opened fire at his companions who were sleeping inside one of the barracks in the Philippine Army’s 4th Infantry Division in Barangay…
CAGAYAN DE ORO — A soldier opened fire at his companions who were sleeping inside one of the barracks in the Philippine Army’s 4Army spokesperson Maj. Francisco Garillo Jr. said Private Johmar Villabito killed four soldiers and injured one before he was overpowered and killed by soldiers who were awakened by the gunshots.
Garillo narrated that at around 1:10 am, Villabito allegedly entered the barracks and shot at his companions using his government-issued M16 rifle, killing Sgt. Rogelio Rojo; Cpl. Bernard Rodrigo; Pfc. Prince Kevin Balaba; and Private Joseph Tamayo. “The soldiers were already awakened by the gunshots and were ready for Villabito to enter,” Garillo said.
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