TAGUIG CITY — A Nigerian national was shot dead in Taguig City on Friday night, April 4, 2026, after unidentified assailants opened fire on him in Barangay Upper Bicutan, according to police reports. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack and have yet to identify the suspects.

Police confirmed that the victim, a Nigerian man whose name has not yet been released pending notification of his family, was gunned down along a street in Barangay Upper Bicutan. Witnesses reported that the assailants approached the victim and fired multiple shots before fleeing the scene.

Responding officers rushed the victim to a nearby hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival due to multiple gunshot wounds. The incident has sparked concern among residents, who called for increased patrols and tighter security in the area.

Investigators from the Taguig City Police are now conducting follow-up operations to track down the suspects. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby establishments and interviewing witnesses to establish the sequence of events leading to the shooting.

Police have not ruled out possible angles, including personal disputes or other motives, but stressed that the investigation remains ongoing. “We are exerting all efforts to identify and arrest the perpetrators of this crime,” a police spokesperson said.

The Nigerian Embassy in Manila has been informed of the incident, and coordination is underway to ensure proper assistance to the victim’s family.

This case adds to a series of violent incidents in Metro Manila during the Holy Week period, prompting calls for heightened vigilance and community cooperation with law enforcement.

The Taguig City Police urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward, emphasizing that public cooperation is crucial in solving the case and bringing justice to the victim.