The Philippine National Police Regional Office 7 (PRO 7) said that one suspect was killed after an intensified operation by both the PNP and the Armed Forces of the Philippines were conducted following the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and the death of five others.

The PRO 7 said the suspect fired at law enforcers and incurred a fatal wound. The following is a list of equipment that were retrieved by police and military.
4 (four) Assault rifles (5.56 mm)
1 (one) B40 (RPG w 5 ammo
4 (four) Bandolier fully loaded with plates
1 (one) Rifle case
2 (two) Combat uniforms
1 (one) Gray sweatshirt
3 (three) Pairs of combat shoes
1 (one) Caliber 5.56 with 6 magazines
2 (two) magazines Caliber 45 with 9 ammos and 177 Caliber 5.56 mm cartridges
1 (one) Rocket Propelled Grenade
2 (two) Bullet proof vests

The Philippine Army’s 302nd Infantry - Achiever Brigade added that the recovery of the firearms is a significant development in the investigation of the assault in Pamplona town. They believe that the firearms recovered may have been used in the attack, and the recovery of these items could lead to the identification and arrest of the perpetrators.

The Army also denied that the suspects who were arrested on Saturday were active personnel of the military. “The suspects arrested in connection with the attack were former soldiers who had been dishonorably discharged from the military service several years ago due to their failure to meet the standards of discipline required among military personnel,” it said.

The Army emphasized that it does not condone the unauthorized use of uniforms, firearms or insignias by any group or individual and strongly condemned the actions of the perpetrators.