A 39-year-old miner died after his co-worker stabbed him inside a mining site in Purok 1, Barangay Wasian, Rosario, Agusan del Sur on the evening of April 19, 2026.
Police identified the victim as alias “Dodong,” a resident of the same area where the fatal incident occurred.
According to the Rosario Municipal Police Station, the victim and the suspect were drinking together before the stabbing incident unfolded.
Investigators said the suspect suddenly stabbed the victim in the chest, causing injuries that led to his immediate death.
Authorities confirmed that the suspect fled the scene shortly after committing the crime to avoid arrest.
However, the suspect later voluntarily surrendered to law enforcement authorities following the incident.
Police officers immediately placed the suspect under custody while processing the necessary legal procedures related to the case.
Investigators continue to gather additional evidence to establish the full circumstances surrounding the fatal confrontation inside the mining area.
Authorities are preparing to file a murder charge against the suspect in connection with the killing.
The police assured the public that they will pursue justice and ensure proper legal action in response to the incident.
