Suspect in Camaingking murder arrested in Ipil; three others remain at large
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — Police have arrested one of the suspects in the killing of Department of Education (DepEd) Supervisor Rey Camaingking, who was shot dead on April 30, 2026, in Barangay Guicam, Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay.
The suspect was arrested yesterday, October 5, by police operatives by virtue of a warrant of arrest for murder issued on October 2.
Police identified the arrested man as one of the personalities allegedly involved in the killing. He is reportedly from Olutanga and is currently under the custody of the Ipil Municipal Police Station (MPS). He is expected to be turned over to the Alicia MPS for proper disposition and further proceedings.
The suspect reportedly denied being the gunman, but authorities said he remains among those named as suspects in the murder case.
His arrest places him at No. 8 on the police's most wanted persons list, according to the initial information released regarding the operation.
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The arrest was described by police as a significant development in the continuing investigation and manhunt for those allegedly responsible for Camaingking's death.
Personnel of the 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company (2nd PMFC) of the Zamboanga Sibugay Police Provincial Office (ZSBPPO) were credited for the successful operation.
Meanwhile, three other suspects allegedly involved in the killing remain at large, with authorities continuing their manhunt operations to locate and arrest them.
Police are urging members of the community to report any information that could help authorities locate the remaining suspects.
The killing of Camaingking on April 30 in Guicam prompted a continuing investigation as authorities worked to identify and apprehend those responsible.
Police said the arrest of the first suspect is part of their continuing efforts to bring all persons allegedly involved in the killing before the courts and ensure that the case proceeds through the proper legal process.
