BUREAU of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. has ordered the relief and preventive suspension of four personnel from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) following a stabbing incident that left one inmate dead and two others injured.
BUREAU of Corrections Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. has ordered the relief and preventive suspension of four personnel from the New Bilibid Prison following a stabbing incident that left one inmate dead and two others injured.Those suspended include Chief Inspector Louie Rodelas, shift commander and acting commander of the guards; Corrections Officers 1 Christian Alonzo and Joshua Mondres, both assigned as keepers of Building 8; and Corrections Officer 1 Glicerio Cinco Jr.
4, to address the situation, emphasizing the importance of accountability and proactive measures in ensuring the safety and security of inmates.'This situation indicates a lapse in our operations, resulting in the death of PDL Ricardo Peralta and the wounding of PDLs Reginal Lacuerta and Bert Cupada. It is essential that we hold individuals accountable for these failures,' Catapang said in a statement issued on Sunday.
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