Apollo Quiboloy Surrenders Following 24-Hour Deadline Set by PNP
APOLLO QUIBOLOY- KOJC leader Apollo Quiboloy surrendered after 24-hour deadline set by the Philippine National Police (PNP).
The PNP issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Apollo Quiboloy, the leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), and Quiboloy submitted, the police announced on Sunday.
Police Colonel Jean Fajardo, a spokesman for the PNP, stated that the police delivered the ultimatum and threatened to enter a building within the KOJC site in Davao City if Quiboloy disobeyed during a brief press conference at Camp Crame, where Quiboloy was transported.
Based on a report from GMA-7 news, the talks started at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.
“Kanina pong mga bandang ala-una y medya ng hapon ay nagkaroon ng negosasyon para po sa mapayapa po nilang pagsuko dahil binigyan po natin sila ng ultimatum na within 24 hours ay kailangan na po nilang sumuko at nagkaroon po ng negotiation, so ito po ay joint efforts ng PNP and AFP,” Fajardo said.
“Nagbigay po ang PNP po ng ultimatum po na sumuko po sila, otherwise po ay papasukin po natin ‘yung isang particular building na hindi po tayo pinapayagang pumasok so nagkaroon ng negotiation,” she added in a Sunday evening interview.
At approximately 5:30 p.m., Quiboloy turned himself in to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Intelligence Service (ISAFP), together with Ingrid Canada, Crisente Canada, Jackielyn Roy, and Sylvia Cemañes.
At 6:30 p.m., they were flown out of Davao. and by 8:30 p.m. arrived at Villamor Airbase. About 9:10 p.m., they arrived in Camp Crame in Quezon City. for reservations.
“Na-inspect na rin po sila at nasa maayos naman po silang kondisyon, although some of them, based po doon sa medical examination, ay mataas po ‘yung BP [blood pressure] pero other than that, okay naman po sila at tuluy-tuloy po ‘yung processing,” Fajardo said.
Fajardo attested that all of the suspects were told of their charges while legal representation was present. Quiboloy is accused of qualified trafficking, child abuse, and s*xual abuse.
“Pinagtulungan po ito that led to the peaceful surrender po ni Pastor Quiboloy at apat pa, at nagpapasalamat po tayo doon sa naging mapayapa pong… at least nitong prosesong ito,” she added.
Regarding their detention, Fajardo mentioned that the arrangements were still being finalized, and they would likely be housed in separate facilities. The arrest warrants are expected to be submitted to the courts on Monday, September 9.
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