A police asset was allegedly beaten and stabbed to death by the three stepbrothers of his girlfriend in Barangay Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City.

The incident was caught on video.

According to the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO), the incident was reported late to the police station. When police officers responded, the victim was already brought to a hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

Based on investigation, the victim was allegedly invited to the area by the suspects to borrow a motorcycle. However, the suspects attacked him suddenly.

The victim sustained at least 22 stab wounds.

“Initially daw gi-invite siya nga mag-adto sa maong lugar para manghulam og motor. Apan all of a sudden gitabangan kini sa maong mga suspetsado ug ang biktima naka-sustain kini og 22 ka mga stab wounds,” COCPO spokesperson, Capt. Emilita Simon, said.

Authorities launched a hot pursuit, which resulted in the arrest of one of the suspects.

“Kani pud nakalayas nga mga suspetsado naa na sila’y mga previous nga panagbingkil niining biktima on the allegation nga mao kini ang nagsumbong sa mga otoridad mao na na-priso ang ilang papa tungod sa involvement sa illegal drugs,” Simon added.

The suspects will face murder charges.

Authorities expressed sympathies to the victim’s family, noting that he had been a big help in several police operations.

“Sa pagkakaron naa gyud dako nga (epekto) labi na sa atong Station 9 (Macasandig Police Station) naghisgot gyud sila nga dako gyud pud ang natabang niini atong biktima ug dako pud sya og kawad-on,” Simon said.