MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (January 22, 2024) – A legal-age guy allegedly burned down a sugarcane farm in Purok 12, Sitio San Ramon, Brgy. Base Camp, Maramag, Bukidnon, on January 21, 2024

In his report, Police Major Jaemar M. Paguidopon, OIC of the Maramag Municipal Police Station, stated that the sugarcane plantation was partially burned and that the extent of the damage is still being determined by Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) personnel.

A complainant personally appeared at Maramag MPS along with the witness and Brgy. Captain of MarayMaray, Don Carlos Bukidnon brought with them the arrested arson suspect.

Investigator of Maramag MPS coordinated with personnel from BFP Maramag and conducted an initial investigation on the plantation.

Upon interviewing the witness, it was revealed that he had been instructed by the plantation owner to monitor the sugar cane plantation because, previously, someone had intentionally set it on fire.

At around 8:00 p.m. on the same date, the witness actually saw a person enter the plantation. He followed him and took the initiative to call the owner.

The witness stated that the culprit lit the sugar cane, causing a fire. He approached the suspect, who fled.

Fortunately, the owner arrived quickly, resulting in the suspect’s successful arrest and the recovery of one lighter from his custody and control.

The plantation owner and witness took the initiative to put out the fire.

They then brought the suspect to Maramag MPS for suitable disposition.

The case has been properly turned over to BFP Maramag for further proceedings. (melbmadera)