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Lanao del Sur vice mayor arrested on murder charges
The vice mayor of Marantao town in Lanao del Sur has been arrested by police on separate counts of murder and frustrated murder. The arrest was made on Friday and reported by the Philippine National Police on Saturday.
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Vice Mayor Eli Eskandar of Marantao was taken into custody by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in connection with the criminal charges, according to an official statement released over the weekend.
The arrest comes amid heightened police operations targeting illegal firearm possession and related crimes in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The PNP has intensified enforcement efforts in the region since the start of the election period.
Details regarding the specific incidents that led to the murder and frustrated murder charges against Eskandar remain limited. The case has been referred to the appropriate judicial authorities for further proceedings.
The arrest underscores ongoing law enforcement efforts to address violent crimes in Mindanao. The PNP has prioritized operations in BARMM to enhance public security and maintain order during the electoral season.