The administrative relief of the policemen came after Philippine National Police chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. ordered an investigation on the supposed armed encounters where seven drug suspects were killed in less than a week after Duterte’s declaration.
“Our chief PNP, through the regional director, gave orders to investigate these incidents and give way to an impartial investigation,” PNP public information officer Col. Jean Fajardo told a news briefing at Camp Crame yesterday.
The PNP Internal Affairs Service has also started its probe into the killings, Fajardo said.
Davao region police director Brig. Gen. Alden Delvo said the seven policemen were disarmed and would be subjected to paraffin testing.
Delvo did not rule out the possibility that more police officers will be relieved from their posts in the coming days.
“We will be investigating all personnel involved in the police operations,” he said in a text message.
The policemen must also explain why it was necessary for them to use their guns in neutralizing the drug suspects. The Commission on Human Rights
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