DAVAO CITY – A councilor appealed before the city council on Tuesday, September 10, to take decisive action to address the property damage and prioritize the restoration of the police’s dignity following their operation earlier that led to conflict with the Kingdom of Jesus Christ in this city.
Majority Floor Leader Councilor Jesus Joseph Zozobrado cited in a privilege speech the alleged violations committed by the Philippine National Police according to KOJC members during the implementation of the arrest warrants against KOJC founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.
He also cited Section 2 which states the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against “unreasonable searches and seizures of whatever nature and for any purpose shall be inviolable…” Zozobrado said Torre had access to 3,000 trained policemen, of whom anyone could have been called to handle their operation professionally and precisely. However, he said that instead of relying on the vast and capable police force, Torre recruited civilians for the operation.
While Torre may have his reasons, Zozobrado said how these were executed cannot be ignored. He added that Torre’s justification does not excuse what transpired at the compound, particularly at the school basement. The councilor said the P10-million reward for Quiboloy’s arrest might have been used as an excuse for improvisation rather than the reason to adhere strictly to protocol, sacrificing the integrity of the operation.
According to Section 10 of Rule 113 of the Rules on Criminal Procedure, an officer making a legal arrest can call on as many people as needed to “help with the arrest.” Anyone summoned by an officer must help with the arrest “if they can do so without harming themselves.”
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