P2-M reward offered for info on Basilan judge's killers

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Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Olaso has offered a P2-million reward from his personal funds for information that would lead to the arrest of the perpetrators in the killing of Basilan judge Joseph Wee Sit.

Olaso strongly condemned the killing of Sit and described the incident as a heinous crime, according to a report by GMA News stringer Jayvee Francisco on Thursday.

The mayor said he had already coordinated with the Philippine National Police (PNP) regarding the incident.

Authorities have recovered the motorcycle allegedly used by the suspects in the shooting. The vehicle was reportedly abandoned in the Cawit-Maasin area of Barangay Maasin.

Olaso appealed to residents, particularly those who witnessed the incident or have information about the suspects' identities and whereabouts, to cooperate with authorities.

A Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) has been activated to lead a swift, thorough and impartial investigation into the incident, according to the PNP on Friday.

The shooting occurred around 5:25 a.m. on Thursday, while Sit was driving along Espinosa Drive, Tumaga-Putik Road, toward the Tumaga Flea Market.

Initial police investigation showed that two unidentified suspects riding a white motorcycle approached the victim's vehicle and fired several shots before fleeing toward Tumaga Bypass Road.

Responding personnel from Zamboanga City Police Station 7 rushed to the scene after receiving a report from a concerned citizen.

Sit, who sustained gunshot wounds, was brought to the nearest hospital but was declared dead on arrival around 6:30 a.m. —Joviland Rita/ VAL, GMA News