Mayor Olaso Announces P100,000 Bounty for Justice
Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Olaso has taken a firm stand against violence by offering a P100,000 reward for information that will lead to the capture of the gunman responsible for the murder of a village official. The mayor announced this substantial bounty on Sunday, November 23, 2025, while strongly condemning the brutal killing.
Details of the Fatal Shooting
The victim, Manicahan Barangay Councilor Julambri Utubara, was tragically shot and killed in the early hours of Saturday, November 22. The attack occurred around 1:20 a.m. on Martha Drive in Sta. Catalina village, Zamboanga City. According to reports, Utubara was driving his motorcycle when an assailant, also on a motorcycle, targeted him and fired shots using a caliber .45 pistol.
City Government's Response and Appeal
In response to this heinous crime, Mayor Olaso has issued a direct order to the police force, commanding them to conduct a thorough and swift investigation to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice. The mayor also expressed his profound sympathies to the grieving family of Councilor Utubara. Olaso is now appealing to the public, urging anyone with knowledge about the incident to come forward and relay their information to the police authorities, assisting in the crucial identification and arrest of those responsible.
