Metro Manila police chief Maj. Gen. Edgar Alan Okubo has ordered the relief of the station commander of the Malibay Sub-Station 6 in Pasay City following the daring escape of 10 inmates on early morning of Monday, April 3.
At the same time, Okubo ordered a manhunt against the 10 inmates, including the creation of tracker teams, in order to expedite the operations for their recapture.
Sacked was Police Maj. Jerry Sunga. He will also be subjected to administrative investigation in connection with the incident.
“I already ordered the District Director of Southern Police District and the chief of police of Pasay City to form tracker teams that will conduct manhunt operations for their recapture. They were also instructed to resolve this incident within 48 hours,” said Okubo.
Initial investigation revealed that the inmates broke the metal grills and eventually held and mauled the duty officer.
The inmates also took the service firearm of the duty officer, cash money and various keys of the jails.
Eight of the inmates are reportedly facing drug charges while the other two face robbery and theft charges.
“I have also tasked the acting director of the Regional Internal Affairs to conduct a motu proprio investigation regarding this incident. We will hold accountable all those who would be found to be negligent that led to this incident,” said Okubo.
Okubo also urged the public to immediately inform the police if they have any information that could lead to the recapture of those who bolted the police detention facility.