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'Lawful operation': PNP asserts raid of Quiboloy compound followed legal protocols
'Lawful operation': PNP asserts raid of Quiboloy compound followed legal protocols
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Published Jun 11, 2024 09:02 PM PHT
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Updated Jun 12, 2024 01:12 AM PHT
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police on Tuesday asserted it followed legal security protocols when it served the warrants of arrest for Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and five others in Davao City.
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police on Tuesday asserted it followed legal security protocols when it served the warrants of arrest for Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and five others in Davao City.
In a statement, PNP said it conducted a "lawful operation" which was in "strict compliance with legal security protocols" and with due respect to all parties.
In a statement, PNP said it conducted a "lawful operation" which was in "strict compliance with legal security protocols" and with due respect to all parties.
"Recognizing the high-profile nature of the subject, the PNP ensured the presence of an appropriate number of officers during the operation to maintain order and prevent any unforeseen incidents. We are pleased to report that the execution of the warrant was conducted without any harm to anyone," it added.
"Recognizing the high-profile nature of the subject, the PNP ensured the presence of an appropriate number of officers during the operation to maintain order and prevent any unforeseen incidents. We are pleased to report that the execution of the warrant was conducted without any harm to anyone," it added.
PNP conducted operations in three locations, including the KOJC compound in Buhangin district, the so-called Glory Mountain in Barangay Tamayong, and the adjacent Prayer Mountain.
PNP conducted operations in three locations, including the KOJC compound in Buhangin district, the so-called Glory Mountain in Barangay Tamayong, and the adjacent Prayer Mountain.
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The police force likewise said it coordinated closely with local officials to "ensure peaceful and orderly execution" of the operations.
The police force likewise said it coordinated closely with local officials to "ensure peaceful and orderly execution" of the operations.
"Furthermore, the PNP strictly adhered to the guidelines outlined in the PNP Operational Procedures Manual, which underscore the importance of upholding human rights and conducting police operations with integrity," PNP said.
"Furthermore, the PNP strictly adhered to the guidelines outlined in the PNP Operational Procedures Manual, which underscore the importance of upholding human rights and conducting police operations with integrity," PNP said.
PNP is appealing to Quiboloy, who remains at large, to peacefully surrender and face the charges against him.
PNP is appealing to Quiboloy, who remains at large, to peacefully surrender and face the charges against him.
"We appeal to Pastor Quiboloy to peacefully surrender, accept the warrant, and address the charges brought against him. We also urge his supporters to respect the legal process and the fundamental laws that govern our society," it said.
"We appeal to Pastor Quiboloy to peacefully surrender, accept the warrant, and address the charges brought against him. We also urge his supporters to respect the legal process and the fundamental laws that govern our society," it said.
Former President Rodrigo Duterte earlier Tuesday condemned what he said was "excessive and unnecessary force" by police in serving the warrants of arrest for Quiboloy on Monday, which led to tensions between police officers and church members.
"This incident occurred within a place of worship and on school premises, which is absolutely unacceptable," Duterte said in a statement posted on his official Facebook page.
"This incident occurred within a place of worship and on school premises, which is absolutely unacceptable," Duterte said in a statement posted on his official Facebook page.
"Will this overkill be the trademark of this administration when dealing with individuals who are merely accused of committing a crime and have not been proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt?" he added.
"Will this overkill be the trademark of this administration when dealing with individuals who are merely accused of committing a crime and have not been proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt?" he added.
Quiboloy is facing abuse and trafficking cases in Davao City and Pasig City courts.
Quiboloy is facing abuse and trafficking cases in Davao City and Pasig City courts.
Over 100 policemen from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, Special Action Force, and other Philippine National Police units stormed the properties of Quiboloy early Monday.
Over 100 policemen from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, Special Action Force, and other Philippine National Police units stormed the properties of Quiboloy early Monday.
The 1987 Constitution guarantees the right against unreasonable searches and seizures and warrants are required for arrests and searches.
The 1987 Constitution guarantees the right against unreasonable searches and seizures and warrants are required for arrests and searches.
Despite the tension between police and Quiboloy's supporters on Monday, nobody was reported hurt.
Despite the tension between police and Quiboloy's supporters on Monday, nobody was reported hurt.
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