By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan | Philippine News Agency
Philippine National Police (PNP) Acting Chief PLt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Sunday ordered a thorough investigation into the Sibulan, Negros Oriental shooting that left four people dead, three of them police officers.
Nartatez ordered the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region to conduct a thorough investigation into all circumstances surrounding the incident, saying there must be no cover-up, according to a press release.
At the same time, he directed all unit commanders to enforce stricter supervision and discipline among their personnel.
He emphasized that commanders at all levels are accountable for monitoring their men and must act decisively on any misconduct.
“Command responsibility applies at all levels, and failure to enforce standards will be dealt with in accordance with the law,” he said.
“All PNP personnel are reminded that they are expected to remain physically, emotionally and psychologically fit to perform their duties at all times,” Nartatez said.
The directive follows a Friday night incident at a bar in Sibulan, where Staff Sgt. Bonifacio Saycon allegedly shot a woman and later three police officers inside a vehicle.
Investigators said all four officers were previously inside the bar.
Saycon is currently under custody and will face criminal and administrative charges, Nartatez said. (PNA)
