PNP supports DOJ probe into sabungero disappearances

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday expressed support for a motu proprio investigation into allegations of police involvement in the disappearance of over 100 cockfighting enthusiasts, known as 'sabungeros'.

PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre II stated that the Internal Affairs Service (IAS) will collaborate with the National Police Commission (Napolcom) to investigate claims made by suspect 'Alyas Totoy', who alleges collusion between police officers and a group responsible for killing victims and dumping their bodies in Taal Lake.

Torre assured cooperation with Napolcom vice chairperson Atty. Rafael Calinisan, emphasizing that the PNP will provide support for any investigation direction taken by DOJ regarding new developments in the case.

The total number of reported missing cockfighting enthusiasts remains at 34 from December 7, 2021, to May 19, 2022, with one accused person claiming involvement by 20 officers and promising to name them in an affidavit.

Totoy also implicated a security guard from a Manila cockfighting arena and a showbiz personality as connected to the mastermind behind the crime.

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