A councilman of Barangay Tubigon, Maramag, Bukidnon was shot dead outside his house.

Police said the gunman appeared all of a sudden and shot the 60-year-old victim.

The victim sustained three gunshot wounds in the chest and in the head.

“Diin naigo ang iyahang usa sa iyang ulo nga bahin ug duha sa iyang dughan ug duna kita’y na-recover sa maong crime scene nga alleged .45 fired cartridge case,” Police Regional Office-Northern Mindanao (PRO-10) Spokesperson, Major Joann Navarro, said.

Authorities have identified two persons of interest in the case.

The victim was reportedly strict in implementing illegal fishing rules. The area is located near the Pulangi River.

“Tungod usa kini siya ka barangay kagawad, aduna siya’y strict implementation sa illegal fishing sa maong area kay duol man kini sa Pulangi River,” Navarro added.

Investigators are also eyeing at land dispute as possible motive.

Police said the incident is not related to the upcoming 2025 elections.

“Nanawagan kita sa atoang katawhan ilabi na katung adunay mga impormasyon before, during and after the incident kung aduna sila’y tao nga napansin or namatikdan nga adunay kadudahang lihok sa maong panahon, please do coordinate sa atong Maramag Police Station,” Navarro said.