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Local artist in Cagayan abducted and raped by band member

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Cagayan, Philippines ̶ A local musician in Cagayan Province was abducted and raped by her band member when she was offered to have a gig after finishing the performance in barangay Pata in Claveria.


Cagayan Police Provincial Office reported that the victim, hidden by the name of Ailyn, 21 years-old and a part time band member, was kept and abused by her perpetrator for 9 days before she could finally escape and seek help from authorities.

The abduction happened on May 10 after Ailyn was informed by the suspect, Arnold, 52, married, also a band member, that they are going to have another band service in Malilit-ao, Claveria after their gig in Pata. However, instead of going to the said barangay, the suspect brought her to Kabugao, Apayao.


It was there that she was sexually assaulted by the suspect.


In the evening of May 17, Arnold took Ailyn to his house in San Andres, Sanchez Mira, Cagayan. Arnold hid all Ailyn’s personal belongings and threatened her not to leave.



After two days, on May 19, the suspect went out to buy fuel for his motorcycle and Ailyn saw the chance to escape.


Ailyn asked the help of a vendor to connect her to her brother who came to fetch her. After relating the story, she and her family immediately reported the incident to the police.


A manhunt operation was conducted following the report which resulted to the arrest of Arnold on May 20. Arnold is now under the custody of the Sanchez Mira Police Station awaiting charges to be filed in court.



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