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NBI arrests suspect in South Cotabato school shooting, suspected online groomer
The National Bureau of Investigation has arrested an individual allegedly involved in a fatal school shooting in Banga, South Cotabato, while also apprehending a suspected online predator in Cebu. NBI Director Melvin Matibag disclosed the arrests during a Department of Justice budget hearing before the Senate.
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The National Bureau of Investigation has made two significant arrests in separate cases, according to NBI Director Melvin Matibag, who briefed senators on Thursday regarding the agency's operations.
One suspect was apprehended in connection with a fatal shooting incident at a school in Banga, South Cotabato. Details regarding the nature of the suspect's alleged involvement and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
In a separate case, the NBI also arrested a suspected online groomer operating in Cebu. The arrest reflects ongoing efforts by the agency to combat predatory behavior targeting vulnerable individuals through digital platforms.
Matibag presented the updates during a Senate hearing on the Department of Justice's proposed budget for 2027, underscoring the NBI's continued work in addressing both violent crimes and offenses targeting vulnerable populations across the country.