ZAMBOANGA CITY –
Police investigate the crime scene in Sta. Barbara, Zamboanga City where retired policeman Mael Alikala Elih was shot last Sunday, April 15. Retired Police SSgt. Mael Salikala Elih, 52, was about to ride his motorcycle along Lustre Street, Sta. Barbara for his nightly prayer at the mosque when two men riding on a motorcycle approached him, with the back-rider shooting him in the head.Two hours later, Nuruddin Salahuddin y Jumahari, 36, and Yahya Usman, 44, were allegedly shot by Abdulajeem Taribul in Baliwasan Chico, according to a police report.
The body of retired policeman Mael Alikala Elih lies on the ground after being shot by riding-in-tandem suspects. The two victims were rushed to the Zamboanga City Medical Center where Salahuddin was declared dead on arrival. Usman was admitted for medical treatment.The police recovered three spent shells of a .45 caliber pistol at the crime scene and are conducting investigation on both incidents.
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