LOCAL Government Secretary Ismael Sueno has instructed Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Ronald Dela Rosa to immediately act on the killing of four policemen in Davao Del Sur last Wednesday, reportedly by members of the New People’s Army (NPA).
"I have clear instructions to our PNP Chief to respond accordingly and deliver swift action against the suspects who are allegedly members of the lawless armed group," he said in a statement.
The slain policemen were identified as Police Officer 1 (PO1) Roly Benelayo, PO1 Joe Narvaza, PO1 Saro Manguata from the Bansalan Municipal Police Station, and PO3 Jayden May Rabor of the Scene of the Crime Operatives of Digos City.
Another policemen, PO3 Allen Arnado was hurt during the ambush.
"I am deeply saddened by this unfortunate and needless incident that took away the lives of our policemen. My heart bleeds for the families of the victims and, as a father, they have my word that I will look after them," Sueno said.
Sueno urged the policemen to always be alert during the performance of their duties, reminding them the hazards of their job. (VoxPop Philippines)
