Police authorities have tightened security in four remote
villages in Koronadal
City
Supt. Barney Condes, Koronadal City police chief, said
Tuesday they have placed Barangays Cacub, Topland, San Jose and Esperanza under
heightened alert due to the reported sightings of armed elements.
“We're closely monitoring the situation in these areas to
avert possible security-related problems in the run-up and during the election
day,” he said in a radio interview.
The official said they are specifically focusing their
security operations in Sitio Sta. Barbara in Barangay San Jose that is
considered as among the remotest communities in Koronadal City
He said the area is not quite accessible and might pose some
problems during the polls.
Sitio Sta. Barbara could only be reached so far through an
alternative route in an adjacent municipality, he said.
The village is close to Koronadal
City 's boundary area with Columbio and
Lutayan towns in Sultan Kudarat and Tampakan in South
Cotabato .
The mountains of Tampakan and Columbio hosts a guerrilla
front of the New People's Army that had been blamed over several attacks in the
area these past years.
“These armed groups don't necessarily stay in our area but
they regularly pass by there and it's a serious concern for local residents,”
he said.
Condes assured that they are currently on top of the
situation and making the necessary moves to ensure that upcoming polls in the
area will be smooth, peaceful and orderly.
He said their security plan for the May 9 elections had long
been in place as mandated by Philippine National Police central office and the
Police Regional Office 12.
“We've been taking this matter seriously and we will not
stop until we effectively address or resolve it,” he added.
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