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- A man who allegedly tried to abduct two schoolchildren outside of a school in Caloocan City was mobbed by bystanders

- The suspect was later turned over to the police authorities

- A Barangay 35 security officer witnessed the entire incident and narrated what he saw in an interview with GMA News

- According to the suspect, he just missed his own children, which was why he tried to abduct the two schoolchildren

A man who allegedly attempted to abduct two school children outside a school in Maypajo, Caloocan City, faced the consequences of his actions on Tuesday morning.

The suspect was apprehended by bystanders and is now in police custody.

According to a report by Mark Salazar on GMA News “24 Oras,” a Barangay 35 security officer witnessed the suspect pulling a child and intervened.

“Nung time na naka-duty ako, nagta-traffic, nakita ko na hinahatak niya yung bata, kaya lumapit ako,” said Bernie Nacubuan, the security officer.

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“Nung tinatanong ko, sabi niya, ‘anak niya’ raw po ‘yun, ‘sinusundo niya’ raw po. Ngayon, nung tinanong ko yung bata, ang sabi niya, ‘hindi ko po tatay ‘yan, huwag niyo po ako ibigay.’ Yumakap po sa akin yung bata,” security officer narrated.

The incident caused alarm among parents, particularly as the school is located directly across from the barangay hall.

One parent, Lorenzo De Guzman, recounted his child's experience.

“Nakauwi pa po sa amin, umiiyak na may kumukuha daw sa kanya na hindi niya kilala. Mabuti na lang nakasigaw daw siya,” De Guzman said.

Another parent, Reggie del Mundo, shared a similar account.

“Nung kinausap ko po siya kanina, tulala siya. Sabi ko, ‘Ano ba ginawa sa’yo?’ Hinawakan daw siya rito, sabi niya hindi niya kilala, pumiglas siya, tumakbo na raw siya,” del Mundo explained.

Barangay Chairman Arnold Arenas stated that the suspect claimed he missed his wife and children and that this was the reason for his attempted abduction.

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“Yung suspek po kanina, habang ini-interview siya, taga-Maynila, dumayo po. Okay naman po siya sumagot, ang sabi niya lang po sa amin kanina, nami-miss niya yung mga anak niya, parang mababaw na katwiran,” Arenas said.

The suspect has undergone booking procedures at the Caloocan City Police's Women and Children's Desk.

He will face charges of attempted kidnapping on Wednesday.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, as well as to the senses, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable. Traffic altercations or issues are also among those that capture the attention of netizens since they occur on a day-to-day basis.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh