Kidapawan broadcaster slay considered 'case clear' —police

KIDAPAWAN CITY —The police Special Investigation Task Group considered “case cleared” the killing of radio broadcaster on July 10, 2019, after the filing of charges against the three of four suspects at the City Prosecutor’s Office, a high-ranking PNP official said Thursday.

Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Tayong, Cotabato Police Provincial Office spokesperson in media interviews clarified that “case cleared” means suspects were identified and charges against them were already filed in court.

Not identifying the suspects, Tayong said that witnesses identified them and footage captured by the CCTV camera point to the suspects.

Tayong disclosed that murder cases against the three suspects were filed on July 22.

“We are still investigating and looking for evidences against the other suspect,” Tayong said.

The suspects according to Tayong remained at large but still seen in Kidapawan City.

However, he did not mention the closest possible angle in killing of the radio broadcaster, but said it is very serious that it could possibly be job related.

Meanwhile, the special investigation task group assured the colleagues and the family of the radio broadcaster Eduardo “Ed” Dizon that the suspects are not fall guys since they are directly identified pinpointed by the witness and seen on the CCTV footage while the crime was committed.

Tayong said they are now asking the Department of Justice to consider putting the witness in the Witness Protection Program, for their safety.

Dizon was murdered by the suspects while riding a white car on his way home in nearby Makilala town after his nighttime radio program for Brigada News-FM in the city.

He sustained five gun shot wounds in the body that caused his death. —LBG, GMA News