BuCor seeks NBI, PNP probe of jail stabbings
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has requested the National Bureau of Investigation and the Philippine National Police to conduct a parallel probe of the stabbing incident on Thursday at New Bilibid Prison (NBP) that resulted in the death of an inmate and left two others wounded.
In a letter signed by Al Perreras, officer in charge and assistant secretary of BuCor, to NBI Director Jaime Santiago and PNP chief Police Gen. Rommel Marbil, Bucor asked the two agencies to conduct their own investigations “to further establish the facts, promote transparency and determine accountability” in the death of Ricardo Peralta and the injury of Reginal Lacuerta and Bert Cupada.
Perreras also ordered Chief. Supt. Roger Boncales, acting NBP Superintendent, to submit a “comprehensive incident report” on the matter and to fully cooperate with the NBI and PNP.
Under investigation
Boncales said the body of Peralta was claimed on Thursday night by his common-law partner Lalune Gabriel while Lacuerta and Cupada, who sustained stabbed wounds in the body, were brought to the Ospital ng Muntinlupa.
According to BuCor, at least four persons deprived of liberty are believed to be involved in the incident. They are now under investigation.
The incident happened at 7:15 a.m. on Thursday at Gate 1-A, Quadrant 4 of Maximum Security Camp of NBP.
BuCor had already ordered all superintendents of all operating prison and penal farms “to take precautionary measures to ensure that no retaliation” would happen.
