Lalaki, hinostage ang sariling kapatid dahil ayaw siyang samahan papunta sa tiyuhin

- A 33-year-old man was arrested after he took hostage his own brother

- The incident happened in Moriones, Tondo in the afternoon of March 17

- According to the report of ABS-CBN, as per the account of PLTCOL Alvin Baybayan, chief of the Moriones Tondo Police, the suspect wanted the victim to go with him to Tondo to their uncle

- The footage of the actual incident was shared by Andreallah DCM, and the suspect then eventually surrendered to the police on the condition of seeing his mother

A 33-year-old man was arrested after taking his own brother hostage in an incident that unfolded on the afternoon of March 17.

According to a report by ABS-CBN, citing PLTCOL Alvin Baybayan, chief of the Moriones Tondo Police, the suspect had demanded that his brother accompany him to their uncle in Tondo.

However, for reasons yet unknown, the situation escalated, leading to a tense standoff.

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Footage of the actual incident was shared by Andreallah DCM, capturing the alarming moment.

Authorities swiftly responded to the scene to negotiate with the suspect and ensure the safety of the victim.

After some time, the suspect agreed to surrender to the police under one condition—he wanted to see his mother.

Law enforcement officers complied with his request, leading to a peaceful resolution of the incident.

Fortunately, no one was harmed, and the hostage was released without any injuries.

The authorities are now investigating the circumstances that led to the hostage-taking, as well as any possible underlying issues that may have triggered the suspect’s actions.

The incident has raised concerns in the community, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness and conflict resolution within families.

Police continue to remind the public to seek help from authorities or professionals when dealing with personal disputes to prevent similar situations in the future.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh