22 Police Officers in Custody Over Basilan Hazing Allegations
The Philippine National Police has placed 22 officers in restrictive custody following allegations of hazing involving 100 new recruits in Lamitan City, Basilan.
The Philippine National Police has placed 22 officers in restrictive custody following allegations of hazing involving 100 new recruits in Lamitan City, Basilan.
Around 70 members of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion-14B in Lamitan City, Basilan were relieved following reports of hazing against newly assigned police officers. Twelve personnel, including a colonel, face charges under the anti-hazing law.
Philippine National Police spokesperson confirms over 70 officers removed from posts in BARMM following alleged hazing of 100+ recruits in Lamitan City, Basilan, with zero tolerance policy enforced.
Approximately 70 members of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion-14B in Lamitan City, Basilan have been relieved from duty following reports of maltreatment and hazing of over 120 newly assigned police personnel, with 12 officers directly implicated.
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