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Basilan governor condemns assassination of Zamboanga judge
Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman has denounced the killing of a Regional Trial Court judge in Zamboanga City, characterizing the slaying as an attack on the judiciary. Judge Joseph Wee Sit was shot early Thursday in what authorities are investigating as an assassination.
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Governor Hataman issued a strongly worded statement condemning the brazen killing of Regional Trial Court Branch 2 Judge Joseph Wee Sit, who was fatally shot in Zamboanga City on Thursday, November 12. The governor characterized the assassination as a direct assault on the country's justice system and rule of law.
The killing of a sitting judge represents a serious challenge to judicial independence and public safety in the region. Such attacks on members of the bench undermine confidence in the judicial process and threaten the stability of legal institutions across the country.
Governor Hataman called for swift and decisive action from law enforcement and justice authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding Judge Wee Sit's death and bring those responsible to account. The governor's statement reflected broader concerns about judicial security and the protection of magistrates who preside over sensitive cases in the region.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The killing adds to growing concerns about the safety of judges and court personnel in conflict-prone areas of Mindanao.