BAYOG, Zamboanga del Sur — A 76-year-old woman was brutally killed Thursday afternoon, January 22, 2026, in a shocking incident that has rattled residents of Purok 6, Barangay Bobuan.
The victim, identified as Nenita Calgas Bulay, a widow and local vendor, was attacked while on her way home from the market. Eyewitnesses reported that Bulay, accompanied by her nephew, was approached near a hanging bridge when the suspect, a 26-year-old farmer identified as Jeno Mendoza Ansocot, suddenly attacked her with a sharp knife.
According to the initial investigation conducted by the Bayog Municipal Police Station (MPS), the suspect stabbed Bulay four times in the head, inflicting fatal injuries. The attack was swift and brutal, leaving Bulay dead at the scene. Authorities have yet to determine the motive behind the attack, although initial reports suggest a possible personal grudge or dispute.
Residents described the incident as horrifying. The victim was from the central area of the barangay and was known in the community as a kind and hardworking elder. “It’s shocking that something like this could happen to someone so well-respected,” a neighbor said.
The suspect, Ansocot, voluntarily surrendered to authorities shortly after the attack, reportedly accompanied by his sibling. He also handed over the knife allegedly used in the killing. Currently, Ansocot is in police custody at the Bayog MPS.
The police have already initiated formal charges against the suspect and are preparing the necessary documentation for criminal proceedings. Investigation into the incident is ongoing as authorities continue to interview witnesses and gather evidence.
This tragic incident underscores the vulnerability of senior citizens and has prompted local officials to call for heightened vigilance and community cooperation in preventing such violent acts.