2 miners jailed for shooting colleague in Itogon,Benguet

ITOGON, Benguet – Two small scale miners are now in jail here after shooting a man of the same profession here Jan. 16 around 5:30 p.m. at Antamok Mines.

Police identified the victim as Lawrence B. Nadudo, 44 while suspects were named as Chito H. Ballogan,29 and Edwin D. Duhalwon, 49.

All were natives of HingyonIfugao and at present residents of Gate 1, Barangay Ucab here.

A police report said prior to the incident; the suspects accosted the victim and accused him that he was the one spreading gossip that a certain Banawol, one of the suspects, was responsible for stealing gold ore inside the mine tunnel where they worked.

A heated argument ensued and suddenly both suspects brought out handguns and reportedly shot the victim.

The victim sustained two gunshot wounds, one on the right side of his neck and another on the left side of his abdomen and was immediately rushed to Saint Louis University-Hospital of the Sacred Heart for medical treatment.

Nadudo is still recuperating from his wounds.

The suspects were later arrested by responding police personnel.

Charges for frustrated murder were being prepared against the suspects at press time.