ALMOST THERE. Police Regional Office in Davao Region Director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III says in a press briefing in Davao City on Tuesday (Sept. 3, 2024) that they are “almost there” in arresting Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy. The fugitive preacher is wanted for violations of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act and the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act. (PNA photo by Robinson Niñal Jr.)
DAVAO CITY – Law enforcers are close to finding Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy, the Police Regional Office in Davao Region (PRO-11) announced Tuesday.
“If we arrest him, Filipinos will know they can trust us. We are almost there. Let’s do it together,” PRO-11 Director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III said in a press briefing here.
Quiboloy is wanted for violations of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act and the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act.
Torre acknowledged the challenges in pursuing Quiboloy, noting that law enforcers have faced backlash and personal attacks.
“They have called me names, and I know you’ve received hate comments and messages as well. What saddens me is that my family has been targeted by fake accounts and trolls,” he said.
He urged police officers to remain committed to their duty of protecting the public and upholding justice.
“We are not the police feared by the people. We are here to protect them and ensure justice will be served,” Torre said.
Torre said information from a tipster led to the discovery of new rooms, including one believed to belong to Quiboloy, but they were all empty.
“It was a beautiful room with clothes and shoes that fit him. It was surrounded by rooms occupied by women, based on what we found there,” he added.
At the request of KOJC members, Torre brought 60 female cops before entering the rooms.
In a separate press briefing, KOJC chief legal counsel Israelito Torreon accused the Philippine National Police of intrusive search.
“The police do not want to leave the area in the Bible school where the private quarters of the girls are situated,” Torreon said, adding that they suspect the police are digging in their basement. (PNA)
