The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO-3) has deployed its personnel to assist the Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) unit of Police Regional Office 11 (PRO-11), which is currently conducting operations at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ compound in Davao City.
The said reinforcement aims to maintain peace and order amid heightened tensions and to bolster efforts in locating the fugitive religious leader Apollo Quiboloy.
The support from PRO-3 is expected to strengthen PRO-11's ability to maintain public order, especially in areas affected by the ongoing search for Quiboloy.
The additional PRO-3 personnel, with their expertise in crowd management, have improved operational effectiveness and ensured safety and security throughout the region 3.
PRO-3 Director PBGen. Jose Hidalgo Jr. expressed his support for the vital efforts of PRO-11, emphasizing the importance of national cooperation among police units to achieve law enforcement objectives as directed by Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief PGen. Rommel Marbil.
"The deployment of our personnel to PRO-11 reflects our commitment to ensuring the success of national operations in maintaining peace and order," Hidalgo said in a statement on Monday.
"We stand in full support of PRO-11's mission to locate and apprehend Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, reinforcing their efforts with the necessary resources and manpower. PRO-3 is always ready to extend assistance to our fellow regions in critical times such as this," he added.
Hidalgo then emphasized that PRO-3 officers will stay alert and ready to maintain public safety throughout the ongoing search.
PNP has ramped up its nationwide manhunt efforts following the issuance of arrest warrants for Pastor Quiboloy who is facing child sexual abuse and qualified human trafficking charges.
The public is urged to stay calm, collaborate with authorities, and report any tips that may assist in locating the so called 'appointed son of God'.
