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INQToday: ‘Excessive, unnecessary force’ used in bid to get Quiboloy – Ex-Pres. Duterte
Former President Rodrigo Duterte strongly condemned the "excessive and unnecessary force" used by police officers in serving arrest warrants against Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and five others in Davao City.
He criticized the manner in which the warrants were served, particularly noting the involvement of police officers not from Davao City and the location within a place of worship and school premises.
Duterte questioned if such "overkill" would become the trademark of the current administration when dealing with accused individuals not yet proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
The arrest warrants were served inside the KOJC Dome in Buhangin District, with authorities reportedly attempting to enter the compound via a ladder, leading to a tense standoff with KOJC missionaries.
Pastor Quiboloy is facing non-bailable qualified human trafficking charges before a court in Pasig City, in addition to charges related to child abuse, exploitation, and discrimination under Republic Act 7610.
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Vice President Sara Duterte has urged law enforcers to exercise the rule of law humanely and with caution, particularly after the issuance of an arrest warrant against Apollo Quiboloy, the leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC).
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Former President Rodrigo Duterte announced his intention to pursue legal action against law enforcers who allegedly used excessive force when serving an arrest warrant against Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and others.
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The Philippine National Police's Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) attempted to serve an arrest warrant against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy at his property in Davao City.
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Senator Robin Padilla plans to file a resolution seeking a Senate probe into the alleged excessive force used by the Philippine National Police (PNP) during their attempt to arrest Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy.
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Over 100 police officers entered the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City to serve arrest warrants against its leader Apollo Quiboloy, who faces non-bailable charges of human trafficking and child abuse.
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