Cotabato City has halted all lottery operations in the area following the recent murder of a local lottery operator. The victim, identified as Romeo Solis, was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen in front of his home on Monday night. The incident has prompted the local government to suspend all lottery operations until further notice.
According to the city's mayor, Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi, the decision to halt the lottery operations was made to ensure the safety of the operators and their employees. She also assured the public that the local government is doing everything in its power to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The murder of Solis has sparked outrage in the community, with many calling for justice and an end to the violence that has plagued the area in recent years. The police have yet to identify any suspects in the case, but investigations are ongoing.
Lottery operators in the area have expressed concern over the suspension of operations, as it will affect their livelihoods. However, they have also expressed support for the government's decision to prioritize their safety.
The Cotabato City government has not yet announced when the lottery operations will resume, but many are hopeful that it will be soon, as the lottery serves as a source of income for many families in the area.
According to the city's mayor, Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi, the decision to halt the lottery operations was made to ensure the safety of the operators and their employees. She also assured the public that the local government is doing everything in its power to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The murder of Solis has sparked outrage in the community, with many calling for justice and an end to the violence that has plagued the area in recent years. The police have yet to identify any suspects in the case, but investigations are ongoing.
Lottery operators in the area have expressed concern over the suspension of operations, as it will affect their livelihoods. However, they have also expressed support for the government's decision to prioritize their safety.
The Cotabato City government has not yet announced when the lottery operations will resume, but many are hopeful that it will be soon, as the lottery serves as a source of income for many families in the area.