ZAMBOANGA CITY — A 40-year-old soft drinks agent was shot dead in broad daylight along Calle Veronica, Purok 4, Barangay Malagutay, Zamboanga City, on Wednesday morning, November 4, 2026, with police investigating the killing and reviewing nearby closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage to identify the perpetrator.
The victim was identified as Ramil Nicdao, 40, single, a resident of Barangay Lunzuran and reportedly a native of Pamaran, Lamitan City, Basilan. He was found lying on the ground beside his black Yamaha Sniper motorcycle bearing plate number 848 JYM, with an apparent gunshot wound to the head.
Initial police information indicated that the shooting occurred at approximately 10:28 a.m. Authorities received a report from a concerned resident at around 10:35 a.m., prompting personnel of the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) to immediately respond to the scene.
Responding officers, led by Police Executive Master Sergeant Munsing and investigator Police Master Sergeant del Rosario, secured and cordoned off the area while awaiting the arrival of the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) for proper crime scene processing and evidence collection.
Personnel of the Zamboanga City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (ZCDRRMO) also responded and conducted an initial medical assessment, confirming that Nicdao had sustained a gunshot wound to the head. He was declared dead at the scene.
Police Major Pidencio T. Saballo Jr., chief of Police Station 8, said investigators were gathering statements from residents and possible witnesses to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting, identify the suspect or suspects, and determine their possible escape route.
Investigators are also examining available CCTV recordings from establishments and nearby areas along Calle Veronica as part of efforts to establish the sequence of events and identify those responsible. Follow-up operations are underway to locate and apprehend the perpetrator.
Authorities have yet to establish the motive behind the killing. The circumstances leading to the shooting, including whether the victim was specifically targeted, remain part of the ongoing investigation.
Despite the completion of SOCO’s initial crime scene processing, police continue to pursue investigative leads as they work to bring the person or persons responsible to justice.