30/05/2026
TOP 5 REGIONAL MOST WANTED FOR MURDER FALLS IN CEBU CITY OPERATION
A major breakthrough in the campaign against fugitives was achieved after operatives of Police Station 5 of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) successfully arrested a Top 5 Regional Most Wanted Person facing a charge of murder during a warrant operation in Sitio Ermita Proper, Barangay Ermita, Cebu City, on May 29, 2026.
The suspect, known by the alias “Daryl,” was apprehended at approximately 11:30 a.m. by virtue of a Warrant of Arrest issued by the Regional Trial Court, Branch 14, 7th Judicial Region, Cebu City, presided over by Judge Merlo Basco Bagano. The warrant, dated May 26, 2026, stemmed from a charge of Murder, a non-bailable offense.
The arrest represents a significant victory in the Philippine National Police’s intensified manhunt operations and underscores the unwavering commitment of law enforcement to ensuring that individuals facing serious criminal charges are brought before the courts. It likewise advances the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s Safer Cities Initiative under the leadership of Secretary Jonvic Remulla, aimed at creating safer communities through decisive and sustained law enforcement action.
The operation also reflects the directive of Chief, PNP, PGEN JOSE MELENCIO C. NARTATEZ JR., to deliver Serbisyong Nararamdaman by strengthening public safety, enhancing police responsiveness, and ensuring the swift administration of justice.
Following his arrest, the accused was brought to the custodial facility of Police Station 5, CCPO, where he is temporarily detained pending his presentation before the issuing court.
Acting Regional Director of Police Regional Office 7, PBGEN ARNOLD E. ABAD, commended the operating personnel for their professionalism and dedication in carrying out the successful operation.
«“The arrest of a Top 5 Regional Most Wanted Person sends a strong message that the law will relentlessly pursue those who seek to evade justice. This accomplishment reinforces our commitment to the Safer Cities Initiative by removing high-risk fugitives from our communities and ensuring accountability before the law. PRO7 will continue to intensify its operations against wanted persons as we work to build safer communities and strengthen public trust in our justice system,” PBGEN ABAD said.»
The successful operation highlights PRO7’s steadfast commitment to protecting communities, upholding the rule of law, and supporting the Philippine National Police’s vision of a safer, more secure, and justice-driven society for all.
