Bukidnon’s second most wanted suspect nabbed in Talakag

Inquirer.net - Oct 11, 2026

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Bukidnon’s second most wanted person, who is facing a murder case, was arrested before dawn on Saturday in Talakag town, an official said. Capt. Lance Elpedio Figuracion, officer in charge of the Talakag Municipal Police Station, said the 47-year-old driver, a resident of Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, was arrested at 12:57

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