Manila, April 29 -- Authorities arrested on Monday the primary suspect in the killing of Misamis Occidental radio broadcaster Juan "Johnny Walker" Jumalon in Zamboanga del Norte.

In a press conference at Camp Crame, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said Julito Mangumpit alias 'Ricky' was arrested by Misamis Occidental and Zamboanga del Norte police personnel in Dipolog City at around 3:10 a.m.

Mangumpit's arrest was based on the intelligence reports on his location.

A background check showed that Mangumpit, a former New People's Army (NPA) rebel, has outstanding arrest warrants for murder, frustrated murder, direct assault and drug charges.

His arrest brought to three the number of suspects nabbed in connection with Jumalon's death....