CAMP GEN. SIMEON OLA, Legazpi City, (PNA) – The incumbent Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) of Donsol town in Sorsogon was seriously wounded when two men riding in tandem shot him at about 8:00 a.m., Monday, in Barangay Calongay, Pilar, Sorsogon.
A police report identified the victim, who is now at the Donsol District Hospital as Ronald Mabilin, married, also ex- officio member of the municipal council of Donsol, Sorsogon.
The report said Mabilin was driving his motorcycle when the suspects, also on a motorcycle, caught up with him, shot him and sped away.
The suspect was shot at his buttock and is now recuperating at the hospital.
The report added that the victim is running for barangay captain this coming village election and plans to seek reelection as ABC president of Donsol town.
Police have a strong suspicion that the shooting had something to do Mabilin’s political ambition.