The Philippine National Police on Monday said nine Navotas policemen have been relieved amid a probe into their alleged torture of murder suspects, while 14 PDEG Region 4A officers tagged in a rape and robbery case in Bacoor, Cavite are now in police custody.
PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño said the suspects’ complaint last November 20 led to the relief of the nine officers, including the chief investigation officer, who was removed on grounds of command responsibility.
The Internal Affairs Service and the National Police Commission have begun separate investigations, with the alleged torture said to have occurred inside the Navotas Police Station intelligence office. Vince Lopez
Meanwhile, PDEG Director Brig. Gen. Elmer Ragay said all 14 officers accused in the Bacoor case have been accounted for, including six who surrendered on November 27.
The victim, identified only as “Nena,” has filed administrative complaints, with Napolcom officials condemning the alleged rape by team leader Lt. Ram Rojun Pastor Maristela as a grave betrayal of public trust.
