Fatal Ambush in Sagay City
A Philippine Army soldier and a member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (Cafgu) Active Auxiliary (CAA) were killed in an ambush in Purok Kalubihan, Barangay Maquiling, Sagay City, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
The fatalities were identified as Corporal Robert Dador, assistant detachment commander of the Celestino Villacin CAA patrol base and a resident of Zarraga, Iloilo; and CAA Jonhrey Moncatar, 26, a resident of Barangay Celestino Villacin, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental.
Details of the Attack
According to records from the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR), the victims were traveling on a single motorcycle from their detachment heading to Barangay Bato, Sagay City around 3:10 p.m. when motorcycle-riding gunmen opened fire on them and then fled the scene.
Both victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds and died on the spot.
Investigation Underway
The Sagay City Police Station is now conducting a thorough investigation in coordination with the 79th Infantry Battalion to identify and arrest the perpetrators.
