Alawi was killed around noon Monday when still unidentified men peppered his vehicle with bullets.
In a statement, the NPS through Prosecutor General Claro Arellano condemned the killing.
鈥淲e, at the National Prosecution Service, strongly condemn the senseless killing this afternoon of Prosecutor Saipal Alawi of Marawi City. The untimely death of Pros. Alawi in the treacherous hands of still unidentified assassins is a despicable and senseless act of cowardice which has no place in a civilized society, regardless of faith or creed,鈥� Arellano said.
鈥淲hether the murderous assault on Pros. Alawi is related to his work or not, we urge the PNP and the NBI to conduct parallel investigation so that the culprits may be immediately brought to justice,鈥� he said.
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