A 23-year-old construction worker was arrested by his own sister after allegedly damaging the concrete wall of their home in Sityo Upper Torre, Barangay Inayawan, Cebu City, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at around 9:30 a.m.
Suspect and Complainant
The suspect, identified as Elmar Dawa Badana, a single resident of the area, is now detained at the Inayawan Police Station and is facing a charge of malicious mischief. The complainant is his older sister, Rosalie Dawa Badana, 30.
According to the police report, Rosalie initially sought help from neighbors and barangay tanods after her brother suddenly started acting aggressively.
Incident Details
Elmar repeatedly struck the concrete wall of their house and shouted that he would kill his sister and others. Fearing for her safety, the victim asked neighbors and barangay tanods for assistance, leading to Elmar's arrest and turnover to the Inayawan Police Station.
In an interview with SunStar SuperBalita Cebu, Elmar admitted that he was angry at his sister and their neighbors because he claimed they constantly gossiped about him and made derogatory remarks.
Suspect's Claim
Elmar said, "Someone whispered to me, a 'Tomboy,' that I should hit because he was being talked about again." He stated he did not see the person but heard the voice. He added that wherever he goes, he immediately learns that he is being talked about again.
He further claimed that this person told him to get a pipe, which led him to strike the concrete wall of his sister's house in anger.
"I got pissed because when I passed by, they were gossiping about me again," Elmar said. Despite his actions, the suspect apologized and expressed hope that his sister and neighbors would forgive him.
