Cops rescue kidnap victim in Abra town
>> Tuesday, February 28, 2023
LAGANGILANG, Abra -- A
19-year-old woman was sent home safely after Abra cops rescued her from her
kidnapper who held her hostage here at Sitio Bagong Bario, Barangay Nagtupacan
on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
Reports submitted to Cordillera police director Brig. Gen. Mafelino A. Bazar identified the suspect as Errol Pejanco Bolaños, 44, farmer and resident here.
Town police said they received a phone call 8:27 p.m.from a concerned citizen asking for assistance regarding a hostage-taking incident.
Police immediately responded and found the suspect holding the victim at gunpoint against her will.
Lagangilang Mayor Rovelyn Villamor and Col. Maly Cula, Abra police chief reportedly conducted negotiations with the suspect.
After several hours of negotiations, police were able to subdue the suspect and free the victim at around 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22.
Cops tried to pacify the victim but the suspect was reportedly uncontrollable and fired a gun at police.
Col. Maly C. Cula, Abra police director immediately ordered other Abra police units to provide additional assistance and help in negotiating with the suspect.
While negotiations with the suspect were on, police subdued and arrested Bolanos.
They also seized a Cal. 22 handgun and 20 bullets from his possession.
Three empty bullet shells were found and taken by police at incident site.
The rescued victim was immediately brought to Abra Provincial Hospital for medical assessment and debriefing.
The arrested suspect and confiscated items were brought to Lagangilang police station for disposition.
Charges for kidnapping, serious illegal detention and firearms were filed against Bolanos.
Reports submitted to Cordillera police director Brig. Gen. Mafelino A. Bazar identified the suspect as Errol Pejanco Bolaños, 44, farmer and resident here.
Town police said they received a phone call 8:27 p.m.from a concerned citizen asking for assistance regarding a hostage-taking incident.
Police immediately responded and found the suspect holding the victim at gunpoint against her will.
Lagangilang Mayor Rovelyn Villamor and Col. Maly Cula, Abra police chief reportedly conducted negotiations with the suspect.
After several hours of negotiations, police were able to subdue the suspect and free the victim at around 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22.
Cops tried to pacify the victim but the suspect was reportedly uncontrollable and fired a gun at police.
Col. Maly C. Cula, Abra police director immediately ordered other Abra police units to provide additional assistance and help in negotiating with the suspect.
While negotiations with the suspect were on, police subdued and arrested Bolanos.
They also seized a Cal. 22 handgun and 20 bullets from his possession.
Three empty bullet shells were found and taken by police at incident site.
The rescued victim was immediately brought to Abra Provincial Hospital for medical assessment and debriefing.
The arrested suspect and confiscated items were brought to Lagangilang police station for disposition.
Charges for kidnapping, serious illegal detention and firearms were filed against Bolanos.
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