Murder suspect in barangay chief's killing arrested

Robert Ubalde, alias Kapoy, the suspect in the murder of Barangay Manguiao chief Mario Tundang and his wife Edna, was arrested in Mandaue City on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) apprehended Kapoy based on a warrant for two counts of murder issued by Toledo City Regional Trial Court Branch 29.

No bail was recommended for his temporary liberty.

The Tundangs were shot dead while on a motorcycle in Barangay Poblacion, Asturias, Cebu on March 14, 2023.

Investigation indicates Ubalde was the motorcycle driver tailing the couple, with his passenger identified as the gunman.

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