Nigerian shot dead in front of appliance center in Las Pinas

April 23, 2018

A Nigerian national was killed in a shooting incident in Las Piñas City on Monday morning.

Supt. Jenny Tecson, public information officer of the Southern Police District, said the victim as Didicus Ohaeri residing at Block 6 Lot 8, Phase 4, Elisa Homes, Bacoor Cavite.

Tecson said based on initial report the shooting incident happened in front of Abenson Appliance Center, Pamplona 3, Alabang-Zapote Road, Las Piñas City around 11:40 am.

“Initial investigation disclosed that the victim was shot at the place of incident while on board a Toyota Camry with plate no. NAQ 919 by the unidentified suspects on board a motorcycle,” she said.

Tecson said the victim was rushed to Perpetual Help Hospital in Las Piñas City but died due to gunshot wounds.

“The latter was declared dead at about 12:32 pm of the same date by his attending physician,” she said.

“SPD-SOCO was requested to conduct technical aspect of investigation while the elements of Las Piñas City Police Station are conducting a follow-up investigation for the possible identification and apprehension of the suspects,” she added. Robina Asido/DMS