DOJ places man linked to Quiapo killing in lookout bulletin

Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II on Thursday issued an immigration lookout bulletin order against a man linked to the killing of a woman inside a motel in Quiapo, Manila last week.

Aguirre identified the man as Abukaer Iskoakit or Abukaer Isko Akit alias Abu-Avsh Akit, who is being considered by the Manila Police District as a person of interest in the death of 29-year-old Joan Echipare.

Echipare's body, riddled with stab wounds, was found inside Escaldo Apartelle on the morning of October 15.

“Considering the gravity of the offense allegedly committed, there is a strong possibility that he may attempt to place himself beyond the reach of the legal processes by leaving the country,” the order stated.

"We thus deem the issuance of an ILBO against the subject person [Akit] prudent in order to at least monitor the itineraries of his flight, travel, and/or whereabouts."

The Department of Justice does not bar a person on the lookout bulletin from leaving the country but he or she has to get clearance from the agency in order to travel. — MDM, GMA News