MANILA, Philippines – A possessive delivery rider was arrested by authorities in Manila on Thursday, August 15, after threatening a massage attendant he had interest in with a gun.
The suspect, identified as Romuald Banal Manalili, 36, was arrested by elements of the Manila Police District at the San Shai Spa located at Remedios cor Ma.orosa St., Brgy. 702 Malate, Manila following the report of therapist Kaylie Badaron Ligones, 30, married, that she was being harassed by Manalili.
According to the police report that was based on the narration of the victim, she and the suspect had a heated altercation because the suspect was jealous of her customer.
This is where the suspect threatened the victim by saying, “walang makikinabang sa’yo! At wag lang makita kita sa labas na may ibang kasama!” while showing his gun.
Out of fear, the victim reported the incident to the Remedios Police Community Precinct who immediately responded.
Responding officers found the suspect in possession of a gun with 11 bullets.
The suspect is now detained at the Manila Police District’s Station 5 and will face charges of grave threats and violation of the gun ban law.
