DCPO, TFD impose tightened security vs terror threats
AUTHORITIES here have tightened the security to prevent any diversionary tactic that the terrorist Maute group may sow in the city.
At least 19 members of the Maute, the group tagged behind in the deadly Sept. 2 Roxas night market blast, were killed in the continuing military operations in Butig, Lanao del Sur since the weekend.
Yesterday, an improvised explosive device (EID) was found by a street sweeper in a trash bin along Roxas Boulevard near the US embassy in Manila. The bomb was similar to the EID that was used in the night market blast that killed 15 persons and wounded 69 others.
On Sunday morning, an EID also exploded in outside a crowded church in Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat, injuring three persons.
Police Director General Ronald dela Rosa said they are expecting the terrorist group to adopt diversionary tactics in other parts of the country.
Davao City Police Office (DCPO) director, Sr. Supt. Michael John Dubria, immediately directed all the 12 precinct commanders to tighten their security measures, especially on vital installations.
Dubria’s order has specified “churches, schools and other places that have influx of people,” DCPO spokesperson Sr. Insp. Catherine Dela Rey told TIMES yesterday.
“So you noted in churches and other places that there is a strict inspection,” Dela Rey said. “(This is) to prevent any terroristic act.”
While saying that they actually have not received any actual threat, Dela Rey said they are just doing the same “to prevent any eventuality.”
Dela Rey said police commanders should also assigned their subordinates to do mobile and foot patrol in their area of responsibility.
In a separate interview, Task Force Davao commander Col. Erwin Bernard Neri said they are still on a full alert status.
“We are still on red alert since the threat of terrorism is still high,” Neri said adding that they don’t want another Roxas Night Market bombing. “We don’t want that something will happen again.”
The TFD commander said they are also tightened their conduct of checkpoints on the exit and entry points of the city, especially in Barangay Sirawan in Toril District, Barangay Lasang in Bunawan and Barangay Lacson in Calinan District.
“The patrolling of the TFD personnel and other security forces continues to ensure the safety of the city,” he added.
Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla said they expect the death toll from the side of the bandit group to rise as the military continues its offensive action.
At least 13 government soldiers were wounded in the operation as they are flushing out some 300 heavily-armed Maute members who occupied the abandoned town hall in Butig last week.
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