Apollo Quiboloy surrenders to PNP, AFP after 24-hour ultimatum

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy surrendered to authorities on Sunday after witnessing 'lawless violence' inside the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City.

According to Atty. Israelito Torreon, Quiboloy's chief legal counsel, the pastor decided to turn himself in as an ultimate sacrifice following days of suffering by his followers and the desecration of the KOJC compound.

Quiboloy and four of his subordinates were taken into custody after surrendering to the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday, ending a 24-hour ultimatum issued by authorities.

Torreon thanked several local government, military, and police officials for their 'valiant and facilitative efforts' in convincing Quiboloy to surrender, including Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib and Major General Allan Hambala of the Army.

Pastor Quiboloy faces arrest warrants from various entities including the US for sex trafficking and fraud, the Senate for skipping its probe on alleged abuse in the KOJC, and two courts for child and sexual abuse and human trafficking charges.