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Police officer injured amid KOJC protest
Police officer injured amid KOJC protest
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Police officer injured amid KOJC protest
by Alessandra C. Frianela26 August 2024
Photo Courtesy Davao City Police

Clashes occurred between police officers and members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, resulting in one officer sustaining facial injuries after allegedly being assaulted by supporters of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy last night.

The search for the fugitive pastor at the compound has become increasingly violent. A video from the Davao City Police shows what appears to be a clash between members of the KOJC and PNP personnel amid the group's ongoing prayer rally.

With the overwhelming presence of KOJC supporters and members, the road to Davao International Airport has been obstructed.

The PNP urged the protesters blocking the road to move aside, as their presence is causing significant disruptions.

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PRO 11 Spokesperson PMaj. Catherine Dela Rey clarified that Davao City is not on lockdown contraty to what the KOJC group claims.

Dela Rey also clarified that the smoke observed inside the KOJC compound was from burning tires, not tear gas.

"Sinaktan po ng KOJC members. They became violent na po. Hindi na po prayer rally and candle lighting ang ginawa. Instead of candle, gulong po ang sinunod at the center of the highway," Dela Rey said in a text message.

Furthermore, six police officers were injured, with five hospitalized and one sustaining minor injuries.

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"Mayroon po tayong nahuli na members nila, tatlo, kakasuhan po natin ng obstruction of justice and direct assault," Dela Rey mentioned.

The injured police personnel are reported to have been assaulted with metal and wooden objects. Some sustained injuries to their backs, but the majority of the injuries are primarily to the face.

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