Zamboanga del Norte, December 19, 2024 — A Sangguniang Bayan (SB) member was killed on the spot after being shot by an unidentified gunman outside his home in Barangay Poblacion South, Piñan, last night.
The victim, identified as Glecerio “Agong” Redillas, an incumbent municipal councilor of Piñan, was seated on the porch of his residence when the attack occurred. According to police reports, the incident took place around 6:58 PM. Witnesses said an unknown assailant approached Redillas and shot him point-blank in the head, leading to his immediate death.
Redillas was reportedly running for re-election as councilor under the political banner of the Jalosjos group in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections.
CCTV footage revealed that the councilor was sitting outside his house moments before the gunman arrived, fired the fatal shot, and fled in an unknown direction. The sound of a single gunshot alarmed nearby residents, who found Redillas lying lifeless with a gunshot wound to the head.
The local police have launched a thorough investigation to determine the motive behind the killing and identify the perpetrator. The incident has shocked the community, leaving residents in Piñan deeply shaken.
Authorities have appealed for any information that could help solve the case as they continue to pursue justice for the slain public servant.