Suspect in cops’ killings in Ayungon nabbed after his wedding

Jojo Ogatis, (face covered by his coat) suspect in the killing of four police officers in Ayungon town, Negros Oriental, is brought to the police station in Ayungon town after his arrest. | Benjie Talisic

NEGROS ORIENTAL — A 20-year-old man was arrested after his wedding in Barangay Mabato, Ayungon town, Negros Oriental on August 3.

Jojo Ogatis has been identified by police as one of the suspects of the killing of four police officers in Ayungon town last July 18.

Police intercepted Ogatis as he and his wife were heading to their reception after their wedding.

Ogatis was handcuffed and brought to the Ayungon Police Station in the town. 

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Ogatis arrest came after three men from Ayungon town were arrested in Badian town in southern Cebu last August 1.

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