A hostage-taking incident involving three inmates and two children occurred at the BJMP Digos City Jail, leading to the temporary suspension of visits. The incident sparked outrage and raised concerns about security measures in the facility.
THE leadership of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology at the Digos City District Jail said that visitors of inmates are allowed to bring children who are family members or relatives.This was explained by lawyer JSupt. Len John Bernal, warden of BJMP Digos City District Jail , during an interview with reporters last Sunday, October 20, 2024, following an incident where three inmates took two minors hostage during visiting hours at the District Jail compound.
Suddenly, the three inmates grabbed the two children, 'Al,' aged 10, and 'Pat,' aged 6, and took them hostage using improvised weapons. The children were dragged into a BJMP vehicle inside the compound.According to the police report, BJMP personnel, police officers, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group , and local government officials from Digos City immediately conducted negotiations with the hostage-takers to resolve the chaos and ensure the children's safety.
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