Basilan judge killed in Zamboanga City shooting

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A presiding judge of a Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Basilan was killed in a shooting incident in Zamboanga City early Thursday morning, according to the provincial government.

"Ipinapahayag ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Basilan, sa pangunguna ni Governador Mujiv S. Hataman, ang matinding kalungkutan at mariing pagkondena sa karumal-dumal na pamamaril at pagpaslang kay Hon. Joseph Wee Sit," the Basilan provincial government said.

(The Provincial Government of Basilan, led by Governor Mujiv S. Hataman, expresses its deep sorrow and strong condemnation of the heinous shooting and killing of Hon. Joseph Wee Sit.)

According to the Zamboanga City Police Office, the shooting occurred around 5:25 a.m. along Tumaga Putik Road in Barangay Tumaga.

Police Station 7 personnel responded after receiving a report from a concerned citizen.

The judge was found wounded inside his vehicle and immediately brought to a hospital onboard an ambulance.

The Zamboanga City Police Office assured that has intensified efforts to identify and arrest those responsible.

A Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) will also be created to oversee and coordinate the investigation, consolidate available leads, and ensure the prompt resolution of the case.

All units of the city police have been mobilized to conduct hot pursuit operations and locate the perpetrators.

"The ZCPO assures the public that this incident is being treated with utmost urgency and that all necessary lawful measures will be undertaken to bring those responsible to justice," the police said.

"The public is encouraged to provide any information that may assist in the investigation through the nearest police station," it added. — VDV, GMA News