Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy (standing, center) (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc)
MANILA – An alleged former member of the “Angels of Death”, the purported private armed group of detained Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy, is now under police custody.
The person, under the custody of the Police Regional Office (PRO) 11 (Davao), confirmed the group's existence and rendered threats and harassment against Quiboloy's victims to prevent them from revealing his abuses, according to Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo on Friday.
"Again these are allegations and we would let the court decide as to whether these claims have a basis. But yes, there is this individual who revealed information that would somehow corroborate the testimonies given by the victims and this person mentioned some specific cases, which we cannot divulge for now," Fajardo said in a press briefing at Camp Crame.
Fajardo said the PNP is thoroughly verifying whether this individual is indeed a member of the "Angels of Death".
An initial verification from the PNP Firearms and Explosives Office showed that some alleged members of the "Angels of Death" who are on a list obtained by the PRO-11 have registered firearms under their names.
The PNP is also looking into reports that Quiboloy is giving female members of the group as "gifts" to his friends.
"We need to get statements from the victims who were allegedly passed on by Quiboloy to these prominent persons who are his friends. We cannot rely on hearsay. We are now in the process of documenting all these allegations and revelations and we are ready to file cases against those who erred, regardless of who they are," she added.
She said those who would be found to be involved in this activity might be held liable for qualified human and sex trafficking.
Quiboloy is detained at the PNP Custodial Facility in Camp Crame while his four co-accused were transferred to the Pasig City jail. (PNA)
