The suspect, identified as alias “Jamir,” was arrested at a checkpoint in Poblacion 9, Cotabato City, for gun possession on Monday, July 13, 2026. Cotabato City PNP photo
COTABATO CITY – Authorities arrested here on Monday a suspect who allegedly tried to kill a police officer whom he suspected of having an affair with his wife, officials said.
“It can be classified as a crime of passion,” Cotabato City Mayor Bruce Matabalao said.
The mayor added the suspect “admitted” to the crime, claiming that he suspected his wife of having an affair with Police Cpl. Titing Kauring.
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