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Abra gov slams killing of Abra lawyer

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/ 09:35 AM September 15, 2023

Abra gov slams killing of Abra lawyer

Lawyer Ma. Saniata Liwliwa Gonzales Alzate was killed at 4:55 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, by two unidentified gunmen in front of her house | PHOTO: Abra provincial government

BAGUIO CITY — Abra Gov. Dominic Valera on Friday condemned the killing of lawyer Ma. Saniata Liwliwa Gonzales Alzate, who was shot by still-unidentified assailants on Thursday afternoon,

In a statement, Valera described the slay as “merciless,” as he urged law enforcers to conduct a “speedy and swift investigation” of the killing and the immediate resolution of the case.

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“Let us bring these perpetrators to justice,” Valera said.

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He added: “Let us make a strong stand against this violence that threatens our goal of a peace-loving Abra.”

Valera described Alzate as a “strong-willed lawyer, a defender of those in need, and a friend to many.”

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An initial investigation by the police showed that two gunmen shot Alzate in front of her house in the capital town of Bangued at 4:55 p.m.

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The police said Alzate was parking her vehicle when she was attacked.

A manhunt operation was underway to capture the culprits. INQ

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