200k set for information Apayao gov offers reward for solution of Verzola case

By Redjie Cawis

LUNA, Apayao - - Apayao Gov. Elias Bulut Jr. offered last week a  P200,000  cash reward  for  information leading to the arrest of  killers of  municipal councilor Bienvenido Verzola III of this town.

Apayao police director Alberlito Garcia said Bulut offered to give the cash incentive for faster solution of the case.

Garcia said the cash money will come from personal funds of the governor who has close family ties with that of the victim and a political ally.

The police director added with the cash reward, they are hoping to have a clearer direction on identity of the suspects or any lead on the case.

A Special Investigation Task Group was earlier formed to look into the solution of the case.

Garcia said the police is considering all factors including political and personal motives.

Verzola who took his oath as municipal councilor last Jan. 7 following the death of  his  mother, mayor  Betty Verzola in a tragic car accident in June last year, was shot at about 8:30 p.m.  on Jan. 13 in front of his water refilling station by a still identified gunman.