1,900 cops deployed for ‘Undas’ in Western Visayas


ILOILO CITY – The Police Regional Office-6 has deployed 1,900 police officers to secure All Saints’ Day in Western Visayas.

Police Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, PRO-6 chief, on Thursday, Oct. 31, ordered police chiefs in Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental provinces as well as the cities of Iloilo and Bacolod to implement their security plans for the long weekend.

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POLICE in Iloilo City are briefed before their deployment for All Saints’ Day. (Tara Yap)

“We are aiming for zero incidents,” said Wanky.

Police are deployed in cemeteries, churches, bus terminals, port terminals, and airports.

PRO-6 is closely working  with other government agencies and law enforcement for a peaceful and orderly commemoration of “Undas.”

“In our security coverage, we will closely coordinate and collaborate with the local government units, other law enforcement agencies, force multipliers, and advocacy support groups,” said Wanky.

“To support our deployment, checkpoint and law enforcement operations, police visibility, and other police interventions be made to prevent lawlessness,” added Wanky.