MISAMIS Occidental Rep. Ando Oaminal (2nd district) and his brother, Ozamiz City Mayor Indy Oaminal, have jointly condemned the killing of local whistleblower and police informant Glenn Hernando, who was gunned down last August 30.
Hernando provided crucial information to Ozamiz City law enforcement officials regarding the splinter groups and remnants of the organized crime syndicate known as the Kuratong Baleleng Group prior to his assassination.
Following the fatal shooting, a quick response team led by PMaj. Dennis Tano of the Ozamiz City Police Department was able to apprehend the apparent getaway driver, and another accomplice. The gunman has been identified as a certain Richie dela Cruz, who was able to escape despite sustaining injuries from an ensuing gunfight.
“This is a cowardly, condemnable act, and our deepest sympathy goes to the family and friends of Glenn,” the Oaminals said in a joint statement. “Our priority right now is to ensure that Glenn’s sacrifice is not in vain and to make certain that justice will be served swiftly and soundly. This incident shows that criminals still operate among us and need to feel the full weight of law enforcement upon them,” the lawmaker and mayor said.
The brothers offered a P500,000 reward to anyone who could provide information to help the Ozamis Police Department capture Dela Cruz.
