Naga city: The implementation of the five-minute police response resulted in the arrest of a suspect involved in a stabbing incident in Barangay Triangulo, Naga City over the weekend. Police Regional Office-5 Director Brig. Gen. Nestor Babagay Jr. stated that “Mark”, 27, of Barangay Tabugo, was saved from suspect “Arnulfo”, 44, who allegedly stabbed the victim on his right chest.

According to Philippines News Agency, a report from the Naga City Police Station indicated that police responded after receiving a call about the incident within the five-minute timeframe, leading to the arrest of the suspect and the victim being taken to the Bicol Medical Center.

In a follow-up investigation, it was determined that the motive for the crime was revenge, after the victim allegedly hurt the suspect’s brother the previous day.

A statement from the Naga City Police Station emphasized, ‘This is not just a policy but a concrete implementation of our sworn duty to protect and serve the people, because in the new Philippines, what the police want is (that), you are safe.’

The Bicol police encouraged the public to cooperate and report any crime or suspicious activity to further expedite the response of the authorities.