Man slits throat of drinking buddy following a heated argument

Gattaran, Cagayan - A man was reported to the police after killing his drinking buddy, following a heated argument on Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Barangay Takiki, Gattaran, Cagayan.

“Isang mainit na pagtatalo ang nangyari sa pagitan nila kung saan nagbigay ng nagbabantang pahayag ang biktima na ‘kayat mo kadi ta patayen ka’?” the police report stated.

Cagayan Police Provincial Office reported that the suspect identified as Jefferson Tolentino, 41-years old, a farmer while the victim Michael Manalastas, 34-years old from Bulacan, also a farmer, were having a drink at Nico’s residence when a disagreement came to a violent altercation.

The heated exchange between the two farmers later escalated into murder.

Nico took a bolo from their kitchen, grabbed Santino’s hair and slit his throat, causing his immediate death. After the incident, Nico fled, leaving the victim and the murder weapon inside the house.

On that same day, Deputy Chief of police with his troupe went to the place of incident to confirm the report made by Barangay Captain of Takiki, Eduardo Tolentino.

The suspect admitted his crime and was arrested.

The murder weapon and the suspect are now in the custody of Gattaran Police station for further examination.

Meanwhile, the victim’s body is now at Funeraria Oandasan sa Dr. Thomas Nolasco Memorial Hospital for post-mortem procedure.

OTHER NEWS

VM Dao-as asks to identify specific projects funded under Tabuk’s PhP1.925-B loan

Follow Guru Press Cordillera on Facebook for more News and Information