POLICE in Valencia City, Bukidnon has dismissed rumors of an alleged “zombie attack” in Tungan-tungan village in the city.
This after a photo of a man being attacked and bitten in Tungan-tungan village, Valencia City went viral on social media last week.
The incident triggered speculations of an alleged “zombie attack” in the city.
According to Lt. Pablo Jugos Jr., Valencia City police chief investigato,the incident that happened on February 17 was just a rare physical assault involving two men.
The chief investigator identified the suspect as Carl Clinton Colinas, 25, from Saligan village and the victim, Anthony Arimas, 30, of Bgy. Tungan-tungan.
An initial investigation showed Arimas heard someone yelling between midnight and 1 a.m. on February. 17. He went outside and saw the naked suspect running like being chased.
Colinas suddenly attacked Colinas, pierced the victim’s eyes using the suspect’s fingers, bit his fingers and sucked his blood.
Responding lawmen arrested the suspect.
Police said the suspect had a history of going into rehabilitation for illegal drug use.
At the police station, the suspect said he did not take any drugs but admitted being drunk.
The chief investigator urged the public to refrain from exaggerating information and stop spreading unverified information on social media to prevent panic.
“The people must not worry as there was no zombie attack that happened in the city. We must be very careful in sharing information, especially on social media. The police will always provide intensive security to protect the residents,” Jugos said.
Colinas was detained at the Valencia City lock-up facility. His victim is being treated at the hospital.
