ORMOC CITY — At least 23 fighting cocks valued at around P230,000 were stolen from a game farm in Barangay Baco, Leyte, Leyte in the early hours of January 4, authorities reported.
The theft occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. at the DA-O Game Farm, the report added.
According to the report filed by alias “Seph,” 48, a resident of Barangay Baco, he discovered the missing birds during a routine inspection of the farm at around 2:40 a.m.
The stolen poultry included 15 Pula (red), 2 Talisayon (grey), 4 Lakton, 1 Ugis (white), and 1 Kabilyada (gold), all approximately four years old.
The game farm is owned by alias “Ben,” a barangay official of Barangay Baco. Police said no suspects have been identified so far.
The Leyte Municipal Police Station is conducting a follow-up investigation to determine the perpetrators and recover the stolen fighting cocks.
(ELVIE ROMAN ROA)
