Police in Valencia City in Bukidnon have denied the rumors of an alleged “zombie attack” in their area, GMA Regional TV One Mindanao reported in Unang Balita on Tuesday.
A man in Bukidnon identified as Anthony Arimas, 30, was the victim of the alleged zombie attack. He sustained injuries to his face, hands, and knees.
Arias was allegedly attacked in Purok Dos in Barangay Tungan-Tungan, Valencia City. Based on the police investigation, the suspect bit his eye and hand and allegedly sucked blood from the victim’s wound.
The victim survived only when his neighbors came to the rescue.
“Ayon sa description pula ang mata, nanlilisik at nakatingin sa kanya na parang galit,” said Police Lieutenant Colonel Michelle Olaivar, spokesperson of Police Regional Office 10 (PRO-10).
“Siguro dala na rin ng takot sinubukan ng biktima na tumakbo ngunit naabutan pa rin siya ng suspek kaya pinatungan siya, kaya nag-struggle dahil dinudukot ang kanyang mata at hinihigop pa ng suspek,” he added.
The incident spread on social media, and rumors surfaced that it was a zombie attack.
But according to the police, this is not true because the suspect has just been released from drug rehabilitation.
It was also found out that there was a fight between the suspect and his partner, so it is possible that this pushed the suspect to commit the crime.
Cops deny ‘zombie attack’ in Bukidnon
“Walang zombie. Ang nangyari ay may isang tao na medyo nawalan at the time sa kaniyang tamang kaisipan because sane person don’t do that na bigla na lang nangangagat at hihigupin ang dugo,” said Olaivar.
“What happened siguro, I am not sure pero sa history niya na galing na siya sa rehabilitation, alam naman natin kung ano ang ill effects ng droga,” he added.
Meanwhile, a rapper died on the spot after being shot in Alabang, Muntinlupa, according to a report by Unang Balita on Tuesday.
The victim, Jomer Galicia, also known as OG Kaybee, sustained multiple bullet wounds.
The three suspects boarded a white van and shot the victim opposite a mall based on the initial investigation.
Authorities are still investigating the motive for the crime and are also pursuing the suspects.
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