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MANILA, Philippines 鈥� A P200,000 reward awaits anyone who will provide credible information that will lead to the arrest of the gunman in the聽killing of two policemen in Bocaue, Bulacan over the weekend.

Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson and Central Luzon Police chief Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said her office and the local government of Bocaue offered the reward for the gunman鈥檚 arrest.

The gunman killed Staff Sergeants Dennis Cudiamat and Gian George Dela Cruz during an anti-illegal firearms operation on March 8.

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鈥淭he PRO-3 offered a P100,000 reward, while the local government of Bocaue offered P100,000 for anyone who would give credible information on the whereabouts of alias Xander, so we can arrest him as soon as possible,鈥� Fajardo聽said in a press conference on Monday.

Based on reports, the two victims were in a buy-bust operation in Sitio (sub-village) Tugatog, NIA Road in Barangay Tambubong around noon on March 8 when the unidentified armed male fired at Dela Cruz.

Dela Cruz suffered gunshot wounds in parts of his body, while Cudiamat tried to pursue the suspect but he was shot and killed on the spot. Dela Cruz聽was taken to the nearest hospital but was declared dead on arrival, police said.

In a separate statement issued on Monday, the PNP condoled with the families of the two police officers.

鈥淭heir bravery and dedication to upholding the rule of law embody the highest ideals of police service. Their loss is deeply felt, not only by their families and colleagues but by the entire PNP organization and the communities they served,鈥� the police force said.

鈥淲e assure the families of our fallen heroes that justice will be served. A full investigation is underway, and an extensive hot pursuit operation is ongoing to track down the remaining suspect responsible for this heinous crime. We will not rest until the perpetrators are held accountable,鈥� it added.