Monday, April 2, 2007

In Basilan: Soldier Killed While Texting

A LONE gunman shot and killed a member of the Philippine Army in Isabela City, Basilan province, the military's Task Force Zamboanga has reported.

Inspector Lorante Villano, chief of investigation and intelligence division of the Isabela City Police, identified the victim as Sariul Tamma Jusay, a resident of Sitio Pangaraan, Barangay of Cabunbata, Isabela City.

The victim was standing in front of a store, reportedly seen texting with his mobile phone, when the gunman approached him and shot him at close range, the police said. The victim was not in uniform and believed unarmed when he was gunned down. (SunStar Zamboanga)

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