Bocap, tanods beat up student

By Raymund Catindig

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — A barangay captain and two watchmen are facing criminal charges for allegedly beating up a 15-year-old student in Aparri, Cagayan on March 8. 

Police said Francis Jet Arimas, chairman of Barangay Bukig, Cornelio Tierro and Arnold Bugarin reportedly accosted and beat up the victim after receiving reports of illegal gambling involving students at the Bukig National Agricultural and Technical School.

The incident was reportedly witnessed by students and teachers.

A complaint for violation of the Anti-Child Abuse Law was filed against the barangay officials.