ILOILO CITY — Bombo Radyo Iloilo is temporarily off air after it was robbed of transmission equipment.
Police Col. Wilbert B. Parilla, director of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO), has ordered a thorough investigation.
The theft was discovered Monday morning at its tower site in Barangay Loboc.
“We assure we are conducting a comprehensive investigation to identify and apprehend those responsible,” said Parilla in a statement.
The ICPO-Police Station 8 led by Police Capt. Maria Tonigrace Troncoso is gathering CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators.
Stolen were two 565-kilovolt ampere (kVA) equipment; four pieces tank coil; four pieces copper straps; three meters grounding rod, and 120 pieces copper grounding radials.
The ICPO warned people against buying stolen radio broadcasting equipment.
“Any person who knowingly purchases, possesses, or trades stolen property may be held criminally liable and face appropriate charges under existing laws,” said Police Major Shella Mae Sangrines, ICPO spokesperson.
Bombo Radyo Iloilo is offering P300,000 reward for people who can provide information in identifying the suspects.