Suspect in Naga teacher stabbing detained; claims it was ‘self-defense’
Elmar Gemida, 24, the suspect in the killing of a public school teacher arrived at the Naga City Police Station a few hours after he was arrested in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, Monday night, October 17. | via Paul Lauro
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The suspect in the killing of a public school teacher in Naga City is now detained at the city’s police station following his arrest in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, Monday night, October 17.
Elmar Gemida, 24, was apprehended at the port in San Carlos City during a hot pursuit operation led by local police. Gemida went into hiding after he allegedly stabbed Jhun Leo Pañares, whose body was found inside a room in Barangay Inoburan on Sunday, Oct. 16.
Gemida, in an interview, said that he regretted killing Pañares adding that he was forced to do so in order to protect himself.
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