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Rape suspect wanted in Mindanao arrested in Nueva Ecija
A 32-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting and impregnating his minor stepdaughter has been apprehended in Nueva Ecija following a multi-region manhunt. The arrest removes the final fugitive from Northern Mindanao's list of top 10 most wanted suspects.
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The suspect, whose name was not immediately disclosed, was taken into custody on Wednesday by operatives from the Tagoloan municipal police station in Lanao del Norte working in coordination with local Nueva Ecija authorities.
The man had been wanted for rape and child abuse charges stemming from an incident in Northern Mindanao involving his minor stepdaughter. His apprehension marks the completion of efforts to capture all individuals on the region's most-wanted fugitives list.
The coordinated arrest operation demonstrated the commitment of law enforcement agencies across the country to pursue those accused of serious crimes. The suspect is expected to face charges in connection with the allegations.
Details regarding the investigation timeline and the circumstances leading to the suspect's location remain under police review. Authorities have not yet announced when preliminary hearings or formal charges will be filed.