The police team was carrying another search warrant for another inmate, Raul Yap, for illegal drug possession. Headlines ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1The CIDG policemen claimed self defense in killing Espinosa and Yap. Multiple probesLaraga is among the 19 policemen who will face multiple investigations into the killing of Espinosa and Yap. In addition to the PNP-IAS probe, Sueno also ordered the National Police Commission (Napolcom) to conduct an investigation over the incident. The listBefore he was killed, Espinosa reportedly signed a written statement detailing the names of government officials involved in the illegal drug trade.

Source: Philippine Star November 08, 2016 16:34 UTC