PNP searches KJC compound for fugitive pastor Apollo Quiboloy

Updated Mon, August 26, 2024 at 7:17 PM Published Sat, August 24, 2024 at 5:27 AM

Hundreds of Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel spent the weekend searching the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) compound in Buhangin, Davao City, for KJC leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, who faces trafficking and abuse cases in courts in Davao City and Pasig.

This operation, the second where police have entered and searched Quiboloy's properties in Davao City, could be the culmination of efforts across government agencies to arrest the wealthy and politically influential pastor, who has been wanted by Philippine courts since April.

Aside from the PNP, the National Bureau of Investigation and the Office of the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms have also tried to find and arrest Quiboloy.

Failure to arrest Quiboloy, despite former President Rodrigo Duterte hinting at knowing his whereabouts, has drawn criticism from the House and an ultimatum from Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada regarding the PNP's 2025 budget.

Operations against Quiboloy have also drawn rare criticism from former President Rodrigo Duterte, who previously backed the institution against allegations of rights abuses and extrajudicial killings.

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