PNP officers implicated in sabungero abduction
Eighteen members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) were implicated by whistleblower Julie 'Dondon' Patidongan in a complaint affidavit related to the abduction of cockfighting enthusiasts or sabungeros.
Napolcom Vice Chairperson Rafael Calinisan confirmed that the affidavit includes 12 active-duty personnel and six previously dismissed PNP members, with Napolcom serving summonses to the 12 active officers on Tuesday, giving them five days to file counter-affidavits.
Calinisan stated that failure to answer the summons would mean waiving their right to be heard, potentially paving the way for administrative charges.
The case has raised concerns about political interference, but Calinisan assured that the PNP and Napolcom will remain apolitical while addressing these allegations.
Patidongan also alleged connections between the abductions of sabungeros and killings during former President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.
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