Former Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor official shot dead in QC

September 28, 2019

A former executive assistant of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor was shot dead by a masked suspect in front of his home in Quezon City Saturday afternoon.

The Quezon City Police District identified the victim as Abdulrashid Ladayo Jr, 53, a resident of Barangay Sangandaan, Quezon City.

Initial investigation disclosed around 3:25 pm as Ladayo alighted from his vehicle, a gunman shot him near his home.

Police said Ledayo was shot several times before the gunman rode his motorcycle. The gunman was followed by two other masked suspects who were back ups.  

Ladayo was rushed to a hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

Authorities recovered nine fired cartridge case for caliber .45 which were scattered beside the victim’s vehicle.

Investigation is ongoing to identify the suspects and motive behind the killing. Ella Dionisio/DMS