Philippine Nationwide Police
MANILA, Philippines — The spouse of the police officer who was killed throughout a rescue operation for kidnap victims in Pampanga mentioned a policeman shot her husband.
In line with police reviews, members of the Philippine Nationwide Police’s Anti-Kidnapping Group have been conducting a rescue operation for 2 kidnapped Chinese language nationals on Aug. 3 in Angeles Metropolis when the taking pictures ensued.
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Workers Sergeant Nelson Santiago was hit and later pronounced lifeless on arrival on the hospital, whereas Police Chief Grasp Sergeant Eden Accede was wounded.
“Sobrang sakit para sa pamilya ko, mahal na mahal niya trabaho niya tapos ang papatay lang din sa kanya ay katropa niya po,” Santiago’s spouse, Mary Rose, mentioned in an interview with DZBB.
(It was painful for my household after we realized that he was shot by his fellow policeman as a result of he beloved his job.)
When requested if her info got here from the police, Mary Rose mentioned “no,” including that her household and family members carried out their info gathering on the case.
“Lunes (Aug. 5) ko na po nalaman dahil di nila ako makausap nung Sabado (Aug. 3) hanggang Linggo (Aug. 4), dun ko lang nalaman na nay nalamang hocus pocus sa pagkamatay ng asawa ko na ayaw nila ilabas sa publiko,” she defined.
(On Aug. 5, I realized in regards to the hocus pocus associated to my husband’s loss of life that they don’t wish to publicize.)
Citing her husband’s loss of life certificates, Mary Rose mentioned Santiago sustained one gunshot wound on the left aspect of his physique coming from an M16 rifle’s bullet.
She requested the Philippine Nationwide Police (PNP) for justice for her husband’s loss of life.
INQUIRER.web sought the aspect of the PNP however it has but to answer as of posting time.
PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo mentioned in a press briefing final Friday that they’re investigating whether or not Santiago’s loss of life is a case of “pleasant fireplace.”
Being hit with pleasant fireplace means the bullet got here from one’s aspect and never the enemy.
“Kung mapapatunayan na nanggaling sa pleasant fireplace yung pagkapatay sa pulis undoubtedly mananagot ito. Yun po yung dedication na ibinigay ng ating chief PNP na mananagot kung sino man ang nakapatay at nakasugat regardless kung saan nanggaling ito,” Fajardo mentioned.
(If we show that it is a case of pleasant fireplace then the individual behind this will probably be accountable for it. That’s the dedication of our PNP chief no matter who killed Santiago.)
Earlier, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil honored the law enforcement officials concerned within the rescue operation.
Marbil awarded Santiago the Medalya ng Kadakilaan for his bravery and dedication. The PNP additionally prolonged monetary help to Santiago’s bereaved household.