A FORMER soldier who played a key role in the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo surrendered to Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla yesterday announced the arrest of the suspect during a joint press conference, along with Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr., and AFP Chief of Staff Andres Castor Centino.
Remulla said the suspect , who is set to be turned over to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for protective custody, has vital information that could help identify the mastermind in Degamo killing.
However, Remulla declined to provide additional information about the suspect, citing the potential for it to preempt the ongoing investigation.
Remulla added that the latest suspect corroborated the statements made by two other suspects.
The two suspects tagged Negros Oriental Rep. Arnie Teves Jr. as the alleged mastermind in the killing of Degamo and the eight other civilians.
Degamo was meeting with beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) at his residence in Pamplona town when killed by armed men in camouflage uniforms.
