CIDG chief willing to testify in Sara Duterte impeachment trial

CIDG chief Police Major General Nicolas Torre III said Sunday that he is willing to testify at Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial if called upon by the prosecution panel.

Torre stated during a Kapihan sa QC forum that his testimony would depend on the DOJ and the prosecution panel's decision, as investigations against Duterte are conducted jointly by the NBI and PNP-CIDG under the DOJ.

He emphasized that if summoned to testify based on matters he has investigated, he will have no choice but to appear in the impeachment court.

Last week, Torre filed a complaint against Duterte’s father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, over his 'kill' remark targeting incumbent senators.

During Torre's tenure as Police Regional Office 11 director, Vice President Duterte had criticized the police for alleged 'gross abuse of power' when serving an arrest warrant against Pastor Apollo Quiboloy in Davao City.

The House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on February 5 with over 200 lawmakers endorsing the complaint.

CIDG's willingness to testify is contingent upon the justice department and prosecution panel’s decision, as investigations into Duterte are ongoing under joint efforts by NBI and CIDG.