A man accused of setting a motorcycle on fire and hurting his uncle, who is a person with disability (PWD), was arrested in Alabel, Sarangani.

The 24-year-old suspect allegedly used palm fronds to set the motorcycle on fire.

The complainant, the suspect’s aunt, said the suspect was drunk when he allegedly burned the motorcycle. Prior to the incident, the suspect also allegedly punched his uncle.

“Gigamit na niya ang motor tapos hubug na gud siya unya akong bana PWD iyang giransak na ang balay, gisulud mi niya didto, giguba niya ang balay, gisumbag niya akong bana. Paghuman ato, ning-uli siya, nagkuha siya og lighter, gidauban niya ang among motor,” the complainant, Estrelita Makaluwa, said.

The suspect also allegedly threatened and tried to hack the complainant’s daughter who is also a PWD.

“Kita sa akung PWD na nga dalaga gi-aksyunan daw siya og tigbas. Gihulbutan siya og sundang,” Makaluwa added.

The complainant said the suspect may have been holding a grudge against them.

“Kanang motor-a, siya'y nagpalit og kadena, unya gusto sa akong bana ba nga naa'y makabantay sa iyaha. Mao to, pag-umangkon nagdala. Unya iyang gihulman pud tarong, amo gipagamit, unya mao na na siya gisunog niya gabii,” Makaluwa said.

The suspect allegedly throws a fit every time he is drunk.

“Maoy-maoy gyud na siya. Actually, nadala nana diri sa station, nakatulog nana diri… dakpan na pud na niadtong mga panahon pero problema, dili mo-file og kaso… pagkabuntag, ma-release gihapon,” Alabel Municipal Police Station Deputy Chief, Lt. Jerry Villares, said.

The complainant said she is determined to press charges against the suspect.

The suspect may face charges for arson and physical injury.

He refused to give a statement.