A 63-YEAR-OLD farmer was shot and killed by a policeman after a spat over the compulsory wearing of facemasks turned violent in Nasipit town, Agusan del Norte, Thursday.
In a belated report, Nasipit town police investigator S/Sgt. Miguel Bagaipo said Junie Dungog of Barangay Kamagong, that town, was called out by health workers for not wearing a facemask.
Bagaipo said an argument followed and Dungog, who was allegedly under the influence of liquor, drew his scythe and hacked barangay health workers at the quarantine checkpoint in Purok 4, Barangay Amontay in Nasipit.
He said the suspect allegedly attacked first barangay health worker Hazel Baguhin who managed to run.
Bagaipo said Dungog allegedly turned his ire at barangay tanod Guzman Vallar who also escaped.
Vallar went to report the incident to Amontay barangay chairman Jose Calipusan who called the police for assistance.
Bagaipo said a police intelligence operative from the Nasipit police station identified as Staff Sgt, Rolly Llones responded to the call of assistance.
He said Llones went to the checkpoint and identified himself as a policeman but this allegedly angered Dungog.
Bagaipo narrated that Dungog allegedly attacked Llones, prompting the policeman to draw his 9mm pistol and shot Dungog. He who died immediately.
The incident came a day after President Duterte ordered the police and military to shoot troublemakers during the enhanced community quarantine to stop the spread of Covid-19. (Froilan Gallardo)
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