CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Two men were arrested on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Kamakawan, Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City, for illegal possession of firearms and allegedly threatening security guards in the area.
The suspects, identified only by their aliases “Roly,” 51, a resident of Upper Carmen, and “Leroy,” 62, of Upper Bulua, were apprehended by police following reports of armed individuals at the site.
Responding officers from Police Station 2 of the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO) arrived to find that elements from the Regional Mobile Force Battalion (RMFB) and Technical Support Company (TSC) had already secured the suspects.
Recovered from the duo were two caliber .45 pistols, each with loaded magazines. Authorities said the suspects failed to present valid permits to carry firearms. Although they showed a License to Own and Possess Firearms (LTOPF) and a mission order, police noted that the authenticity and validity of the documents remain under verification.
Further investigation revealed that “Roly” is a retired uniformed personnel with an LTOPF valid until March 2033. “Leroy” claimed to be a presidential staff member of a fraternity.
Witnesses reported that the suspects allegedly began constructing a makeshift structure on the site without permission. When security guards confronted them and asked for documents or requested that they vacate the area, the suspects reportedly resisted and pointed firearms at the guards, prompting the call for police assistance.
The two are now detained at Police Station 2 and will face charges for violating Republic Act No. 10591, or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, as well as grave threats.
Police Brigadier General Rolindo M. Suguilon, Regional Director of Police Regional Office 10 (PRO10), commended the swift action of law enforcers and reminded the public to strictly follow firearms regulations.
“The effective coordination and quick response of our police personnel underscore our unwavering commitment to enforcing the law and protecting the community,” PBGEN Suguilon said. “Possession of firearms without proper authority poses a serious threat to public safety, and we will continue to ensure that violators are held accountable.”