Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur — A 25-year-old man from Koronadal City, South Cotabato, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Barangay Gaunan on the morning of January 13, 2025.
The victim, identified as Jay-ar Palabrica, was riding his Kawasaki Bajaj CT110 motorcycle, which had no license plate, when two men on a motorcycle reportedly followed and shot him, according to Capt. Joel Lebrilla, the police chief of Rajah Buayan town.
Authorities recovered two empty shells of an unidentified caliber from the crime scene.
The Rajah Buayan Police are conducting an in-depth investigation to determine the motive behind the killing and to identify the perpetrators.
Residents in the area have been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police as the investigation unfolds.