BY JEN BAYLON
CAPIZ – A resident of Lambunao town in Iloilo Province was found dead in Barangay Conciencia, Panitan, Capiz.
The fatality was 51-year-old Ragne Fernandez Sison of Barangay Poblacion Ilawod, Lambunao.
He was named through the identification cards recovered by the Scene of Crime Operatives, which the family also later confirmed.
Ragne’s body was discovered at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, lying near a canal and bore 12 stab wounds, indicating signs of a struggle.
Allegations have surfaced that the victim was kidnapped by unidentified and masked suspects in Iloilo before being found dead in Capiz.
According to Panitan Municipal Police Station investigator Staff Sergeant Kharl Bryan Albisor, the victim’s brother, Arnold, 60, of Lambunao town, revealed that the victim had called him, disclosing a confrontation with the child of Ragne’s partner on Feb. 23.
Ragne was reportedly evicted from his residence after demanding reimbursement for funds spent on house renovations.
On Feb. 24, Arnold attempted to contact Ragne but was unsuccessful.
The following day, their nephew, Michael Sinebalo Sison, informed Arnold that he allegedly saw Ragne being kidnapped by several men and forced into a vehicle.
Ragne pleaded for help, and when Michael tried to intervene, he was reportedly threatened by the kidnappers.
Before the incident unfolded, Michael recounted that Ragne had visited their home to borrow a motorcycle for a trip to the store.
Upon Ragne’s return, he engaged in a phone conversation overheard by Michael. During which he heard the statement, “Ready na di imo kwarta kwaa na di,”
The Panitan PNP and Lambunao PNP are currently collaborating to determine the circumstances of the victim’s demise.
Albisor believes that the killing took place in Iloilo and that the body was disposed of in Panitan afterward. (With reporting from Brigada Roxas Capiz)/PN
