Suicide Incident in Tigbao

TIGBAO, Zamboanga Del Sur (April 26, 2018) – The suicide incident transpired at Purok 3, Barangay Busol, Tigbao, Zamboanga Del Sur at about 6:40 AM on April 25, 2018.

The victim was identified as Danny Boy Pilapil Pelayo, 21 years old, single, operator of Mana Rice Mill of Purok 7, Barangay Nilo, Tigbao, Zamboanga Del Sur and resident of said place.

Investigation conducted disclosed that prior to the incident; the victim went to the house of his brother in law Jonilo Maano Perez at Purok 7, Barangay Nilo, Tigbao, Zamboanga Del Sur on April 24, 2018 at about 8:00pm.

The victim and his brother in law were having drinking session thereat, while on the course of their drinking session, the latter (brother in law) confronted the former (victim) about the health of their horse, which was entrusted by the victim. The victim replied and insisted that he take care of the horse.

The victim cried and left the area and proceeded to the house of his sister Vicenta Quimbo located at Purok 3, Barangay Busol, Tigbao, Zamboanga Del Sur.

Unfortunately, on the following day of April 25 at about 5:00am, Vergelio Cejas Y Villarobia, found the victim hanging at the tree at Purok 3, Barangay Busol, Tigbao of this province.

The victim committed suicide by using stranded electrical wire and tied on his neck.

The Investigator on case Spo4 Alberto O. Capadngan said that the initial motive of the incident believed to be a depression. The personnel of

Tigbao MPS conducted thorough investigation to determine whether there is foul play involved. (By Jong Cadion)