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PNP begins drilling at alleged bunker inside KOJC compound — lawyer

PNP begins drilling at alleged bunker inside KOJC compound — lawyer

Johnson Manabat,

ABS-CBN News

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A crane was blocked along Carlos P. Garcia Highway by members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. Meanwhile, the police continue their operations in search of Apollo Quiboloy inside the KOJC compound. Lou Vertucio/File

DAVAO CITY — The Philippine National Police began drilling at the alleged bunker inside the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City on Tuesday, according to KOJC chief legal counsel Israelito Torreon.

The PNP believes that Quiboloy and some of his companions are hiding inside an underground bunker at his sprawling Davao City property.

In a press conference, Torreon said members of the PNP started drilling around 4 a.m. Tuesday near the cathedral inside the property.

Torreon said the KOJC does not have a representative there to witness what is happening inside the compound, as the authorities continue its search for pastor Apollo Quiboloy, who faces sexual abuse and trafficking cases.

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Torreon added that he was not aware of the existence of an alleged bunker inside the 30-hectare KOJC compound. 

"Wala akong alam na may bunker diyan. May underground diyan, pero hanggang basement lang, wala akong nakitang bunker,” Torreon said.

According to Torreon, the PNP concluded the search operation on Saturday. He believes that the PNP plans to stay inside Quiboloy’s property while waiting for an attachment order from the court.

The KOJC lawyer questioned the continued presence of the authorities at the KOJC compound, saying this is illegal.

Torreon is the personal lawyer of Quiboloy and according to him, he was part of the planning where to put the Jose Maria College building and other facilities inside the compound.

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