PALO, Leyte – Former Abuyog, Leyte vice mayor James Bohol and his son, Carlou James “Jimbo” Bohol, who were taken by unidentified men over the weekend, have been found dead, according to Abuyog Mayor Lemuel Gin Traya, who confirmed the grim development on Tuesday.
The news came as authorities and the local community were still searching for the pair following reports of their abduction.
Details surrounding their disappearance and discovery remain under initial investigation. Local officials have not yet released the exact location where the bodies were recovered or the circumstances leading to their deaths, but authorities are coordinating closely with the Philippine National Police to gather evidence and establish the sequence of events. The abduction had sparked concern across the province, prompting calls for a thorough and swift probe.
Mayor Traya expressed sympathy to the grieving family and assured the public that the local government will extend full support to the police investigation. Law enforcement units have been directed to identify the suspects and determine the motive behind the crime, as the community waits for answers to bring justice for the former vice mayor and his son.
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