Several police personnel, including three officials, have been relieved from their posts as the Philippine National Police (PNP) investigates the alleged violations during the serving of an arrest warrant against fugitive televangelist Apollo Quiboloy. According to Fajardo, the probe would allow the PNP to assess what really happened during the June 10 attempt by the police to arrest Quiboloy on charges of human trafficking and sexual abuse. READ: Arresting cops visit 3 Quiboloy properties but can’t find himBut the PNP insisted that the warrant of arrest and the operation against Quiboloy were legal. “The PNP stands by its position that what we have implemented is an arrest warrant validly issued by our courts,” Fajardo said. Earlier, Fajardo said the six attempted to attack authorities during the latest attempt to serve warrants against Quiboloy in Davao City.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 15, 2024 11:37 UTC