The primary suspect in the April 18, 2024 ambush that wounded a policeman in Barangay Micolabo, Picong, Lanao del Sur has turned himself in following the intensified pursuit operations launched by authorities.

Police said the suspect identified as alias “Bonja”, 22, presented himself to the barangay chairman who then facilitated his surrender to Picong Municipal Police Station.

Alias “Bonja” was believed to have led the ambush when troops of the Picong Municipal Police Station were heading back to the station on board a police car.

One of the police officers on board was hit and sustained a gunshot wound in the right arm.

Upon his surrender, the suspect also handed over his caliber 5.56 rifle, rifle grenade, and ammunition.

“Ang kapulisan ng PRO BAR ay lubos na nagpapasalamat sa tulong ng Local Government Unit at publiko dahil ang inyong koordinasyon at suporta ay nagbigay ng malaking ambag para sa matiwasay na pagsuko ng isang suspek ng Picong ambush. Makakaasa kayo na ang karapatang pantao ng mga suspek ay ating ginagalang at binibigyang halaga,” Police Regional Director-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) Director, Brigadier General Prexy Tanggawohn, said.