POLICE Regional Office XI spokesperson Major Catherine Dela Rey debunked the claim of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ that the PNP would bomb their compound if Pastor Apollo Quiboloy did not surrender.
“Isa na namang kasinungalingan na bobombahin namin ang kanilang compound kagaya ng kasinungalingan na sinasabi nila na puputulan na namin sila ng tubig at kuryente eh kagabi ang ganda-ganda ng ilaw ng KOJC compound,” Dela Rey told the media on Wednesday afternoon.
“Kaya sa lahat ng mga mamamayan at Kababayan natin huwag agad kayo maniniwala sa mga pinapalabas nilang mga kasinungalingan,” she said.
“Mag verify kayo, makinig kayo sa mga legitimate media na nagsasabi ng katotohanan sana naman po ay huwag nyo po i-spread ang mga fake news na pinapalabas nila,” she added.
On Wednesday, Aug. 28. Police presence continued as the search for Pastor Apollo Quiboloy persisted despite the temporary protection order issued by RTC Branch 15 on Aug. 27.
The Supreme Court earlier clarified that the temporary protection order (TPO) issued by a Davao City court does not stop the arrest warrant enforcement on Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.
Earlier, Regional Trial Court Branch 15 ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to remove blockades around the KOJC compound and stop any actions that threaten the safety of its occupants.
However, the Supreme Court emphasized that this order doesn’t invalidate the existing arrest warrant against Quiboloy.
Responding to the developments, Police Regional Office XI director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III said Tuesday afternoon that they will comply with the court’s order to remove the barricades but will continue their search for Pastor Quiboloy within the compound.
Meanwhile, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) plans to file a motion for particulars seeking further clarification on the matter.
Photo: Bing Gonzales
