The governor of Negros Oriental province in the central Philippines and five others were fatally shot by unidentified gunmen in the early hours of this morning. The incident marks the latest in a series of attacks against local officials.
Six suspects carrying rifles and dressed in military-like uniforms entered Governor Roel Degamo’s residence in Pamplona town at about 9.36am and opened fire, according to local police.
Five others were killed in the attack, four of them were not identified in terms of their current condition, reported Bangkok Post.
The 56 year old politician was distributing aid to constituents when he was attacked, according to Kym Lopez, a provincial police spokesperson.
In a Facebook video, Janice Degamo, the mayor of Pamplona, conveyed her disappointment and sorrow regarding the fate of her husband, who was serving his constituents on a Saturday. She…
