NBI Search of Surigao Mayor's Residence in Agusan Finds No Guns

Agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) conducted a search on Wednesday morning at the residence of Barobo, Surigao del Sur Mayor Ronito Martizano for firearms, but failed to find any. The NBI team, dispatched from the National Capital Region (NCR), arrived at Martizano’s home in Barangay Hubang, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, at around 6 a.m. to carry out the search. The operation was reportedly aimed at seizing any firearms potentially linked to the mayor. This search is seen as part of ongoing investigations by law enforcement agencies into potential illicit activities involving public officials in the Philippines. The illegal possession of firearms is a serious offense in the country, and investigations can extend to local government leaders. The NBI has not yet released specific details regarding the grounds for the search or the reasons for the lack of findings.