The two men whose skeletal remains were dug out at a vacant lot in Alabel, Sarangani on Christmas Day may have been victims of summary execution, according to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)-Sarangani.

“Naka-receive po kasi kami ng impormasyon sa aming confidential informant na merong inilibing na dalawang biktima ng summary execution doon sa isang hukay. Pinagpatong po yung dalawang biktima,” CIDG-Sarangani Chief, Major Jun Fortunato, said.

CIDG-Sarangani said the two victims were allegedly killed after they failed to remit the proceeds of illegal drugs sale to their group.

Their bodies were reportedly buried in September 2024.

Authorities are already investigating the group whose some members have arrest warrants for robbery and murder.

“Ang pagkakasabi ng aming informant ay meron pong kinalaman sa droga itong dahilan ng pagkakapatay sa kanila dahil hindi daw sila nakapag-remit. Ito po kasi ang grupo na iniimbestigahan namin at aming tinutugis din yung ibang miyembro nila dahil sa warrant of arrest nila sa pagnanakaw, pagpatay,” Fortunato added.

One of the two victims was identified by the family through the clothes and dentures, but the same would still be subject for confirmation.

Authorities urged those who have a missing family member to coordinate with the CIDG or Alabel Police Station to help in identifying the other victim.