KILLING CONDEMNED. The Sangguniang Kabataan Federation in Butuan City condemns the killing of Nelbert Mancao Gacosta, the SK chairperson of Barangay Lumbocan, who was gunned down Tuesday evening (June 21, 2022) in Barangay Masao. The SK federation also demands a speedy investigation into the incident. (Photo grabbed from SK Federation Butuan City Facebook Page)
BUTUAN CITY – The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation of Butuan City condemned Wednesday the killing of a colleague as they seek a speedy investigation to render justice to the family of the victim.
Nelbert Mancao Gacosta, 27, the SK chairperson of Barangay Lumbocan, was gunned down by an unidentified assailant at 9:40 p.m. Tuesday in Barangay Masao here.
“The untimely death of Mr. Gacosta reflects the horrible reality of our society where injustice and evil reign,” the SK Federation said in a statement.
The group also expressed “deep regret” for the passing of their fellow youth leader and demanded “immediate justice for Nelbert.”
A police report said the victim succumbed to five gunshot wounds in the upper right back of his body.
He was pronounced dead at around 10:07 p.m. Tuesday by an attending physician at the Agusan del Norte Provincial Hospital.
Police said they are still investigating the incident. (PNA)
