Authorities arrested Julhamin Datukaka, the No. 6 regional most wanted person, in Barangay Limpongo, Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur, on Oct. 15, in connection with the alleged killing of an LGBTQ individual in Davao City last year.
Datukaka was arrested after authorities served two warrants of arrest against him, including one for murder with no recommended bail and another for robbery with bail set at 100,000 pesos.
Authorities have linked Datukaka to the killing of Carl Puti, who was reportedly found inside an empty tomb at a public cemetery in the Malagapas area on Aug. 29, 2025.
The arrest marks a development in the case involving Puti’s death, which occurred last year in Davao City.
According to the information provided, Datukaka remains a suspect in the killing. The allegations have yet to be established in court.
The report did not provide additional details about the circumstances of the arrest or the next legal proceedings.
Datukaka’s arrest followed the outstanding warrants issued in connection with the murder and robbery cases. The murder warrant carries no recommended bail, while the robbery warrant sets bail at 100,000 pesos. Via Jom Dimapalao | 89.3 Brigada News FM Cotabato City
