The Manila Police District on Friday belied allegation that a detainee at the Barbosa Community Precinct of MPD Police Station 3 was killed last Aug. 6.
In a statement, the MPD, under Police Chief Supt. Rolando Anduyan, said it “is deeply saddened by the untimely death of Allan Rafael,” adding that a full investigation will be undertaken in connection with the detainee’s death three days after he was arrested along C.M. Recto cor. Loyola St. in Quiapo, Manila.
“Rafael’s death is understandably devastating to his family and our community. No one wanted this outcome,” the MPD said.
“We would like to clarify that the detainee was not subjected to torture or inhumane treatment; he was not slain, contrary to allegation of some,” it added.
The MPD added that “based on information at this time, he had a ‘medical condition’,” noting that “as soon as our police personnel became aware of his medical condition, he was transferred and the family was informed of this matter.”