Murder, obstruction of justice, and theft complaints were filed Wednesday against Durante—the chief of the Presidential Security Group under President Rodrigo Duterte—and nine others, PRO-11 spokesperson Police Major Eudisan Gultiano said in-- READ
III, before she was killed last December in Davao City, a spokesperson for the Police Regional Office-11 said Thursday.
On Wednesday, PRO 11 director Brig. Gen. Benjamin Silo Jr. said they had sufficient evidence to charge Durante with murder and obstruction of justice in the killing of Plaza. Army general had reportedly admitted to jealousy based on the confessions and testimony of the other suspects.In a separate interview Thursday, Philippine Army commander Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. assured that no special treatment would be given to Durante.
“That is our SOP especially for criminal cases, they are relieved of their posts immediately but they will be placed in PA custody,” he added.“There will be a court martial and we will have custody of them, we have a custodial center where they will be kept for safekeeping while their case is being heard,” the PA chief added.
Cachero, also charged with murder and theft, admitted to being the driver of the motorcycle that was used as the getaway vehicle after the shooting, Gultiano said.Brawner said the Army will allow the involved personnel to submit a counter-affidavit and tap their own lawyers.commander to use his men for illegal activity.
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