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15 cops probe over failure to get Quiboloy
By J.Lo
“These officers were relieved not for their abuses but for their failure to arrest Quiboloy and his co-accused,” Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil clarified during Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs 15 police officers have been relieved for failing to arrest Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy.
Of the 15 cops, 12 were non-commissioned police officers.
Marbil immediately directed PNP Internal Affairs Service to conduct impartial investigation to determine if any operational lapses or excessive force were committed during police operation at Quiboloy’s compound in Davao in June.
He maintained police were simply doing their job in keeping with established procedures.
“It was critical mission to execute lawful warrant of arrest against fugitives Quiboloy and five others in connection with non-bailable offenses of child abuse and qualified trafficking,” Marbil said.
He stressed police operation was carried out with strict adherence to PNP operational procedures.
“Our guiding principle was to uphold human rights while executing our duties with highest standards of professionalism and respect for law,” Marbil said.
Marbil stated that members of KOJC chose to use women and children as human shields, obstructing and delaying lawful actions of police.
He also said male members of the group were armed with bolos and other bladed weapons and engaged in violent confrontations with police officers.
At least six people and two minors were taken to police station but were released same day for humanitarian reasons, according to Marbil.
Apprehended individuals, however, face criminal charges for obstruction of justice under Presidential Decree 1829.
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