Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil directed new Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III to lead a full-scale internal cleanup to restore the unit’s integrity and rebuild public confidence.
“The CIDG must set the highest standard of professionalism and ethical conduct,” Marbil said as Torre officially assumed as the 49th chief of the CIDG at Camp Crame Thursday afternoon.
“I have complete trust in Brig. Gen. Torre’s ability to address the challenges within the CIDG. His proven track record shows his capability to confront these issues head-on, and I am confident he will take on this mission with unyielding commitment,” he added.
Torre, who led the implentation of an arrest warrant against wanted pastor Apollo Quiboloy in Davao City, replaced Maj. Gen. Leo Francisco who moved to the Personnel Holding and Accounting Unit (PHAU).
Marbil emphasized the CIDG’s pivotal role in maintaining the credibility of police investigations and ensuring justice is served.
He tasked Torre to eliminate any internal issues or personnel who compromise the group’s integrity.
“There’s no room for complacency or misconduct within the CIDG. We must identify and address any wrongdoing, ensuring that the CIDG maintains its critical role in our law enforcement operations,” Marbil said.
Marbil said he expects swift and decisive action, focusing on strengthening investigative operations, expediting case resolutions, and fostering greater accountability and transparency across the organization.
“Every member of the CIDG must be held accountable for their actions. The public deserves transparency, and we are committed to showing that the PNP stands firmly for the rule of law,” the PNP chief said.
Torre’s designation came more than two weeks after his successful supervision of the 16-day operation that led to the arrest of Quiboloy and four other wanted persons for qualified trafficking inside the religious group’s compound in Davao City.
