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CAMP ALAGAR, Cagayan de Oro City- A 17-year-old minor, responsible in the sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl, was apprehended on Monday, February 26, 2024, after the police implemented a warrant of arrest against him at Opol, Misamis Oriental.
Personnel of Opol Municipal Police Station, along with the CIDG CDO CFU and CIDG RSOT 10, implemented a warrant of arrest against the accused, tagged as Top 8 Regional Level, Top 6 Provincial Level, and Top 4 Municipal Level, for the crime of Rape, docketed under Criminal Case No. CICL. NO. 438-2024-D dated February 23, 2024, with no bail bond recommended.
Accordingly, the accused shares a residence with the victim. The initial incident occurred in 2020 when the victim, a relative of the suspect, reported being sexually assaulted through unwanted touching of her private parts. Despite informing her mother, the victim's claims were not believed.
The second incident occurred sometime in February 2023, when the suspect sexually assaulted the victim, who had just returned from school.
PBGEN RICARDO G LAYUG JR, Regional Director, PRO10, assures the public of PRO10’s commitment to justice.
“It is our collective responsibility to stand against such crimes and support the victims in their pursuit of justice. I call upon everyone to promptly report any incidents of sexual abuse, especially those involving children, to the nearest police station. Let this incident serve as a call to action for us,” he said.
PBGEN LAYUG JR. further encouraged the people to be vigilant and be proactive in looking after their children’s safety. ###
SOURCE: RPIO PRO10
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