The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Thursday stated it launched a motu proprio investigation on the killing of Aparri, Cagayan Vice Mayor Rommel Alameda and 5 others in Nueva Vizcaya.
The CHR stated it denounced any type of assault in opposition to anybody’s proper to life.
“No reason can justify actions intended to arbitrarily deprive a person of their life or violate any of their rights. We hope that CHR’s independent investigation can also help attaining truth and justice for the victims,” it stated in a press release.
The fee additionally welcomed the directive of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Rodolfo Azurin to conduct a radical investigation of the incident towards figuring out the individuals behind the ambush.
“CHR stresses the importance of holding perpetrators to account. Ensuring the rule of law is essential in ending the cycle of senseless bloodshed and violence, as well as in addressing instances that worsens the climate of impunity in the country,” it added.
Authorities stated Alameda and 5 others have been killed when their van was ambushed by gunmen in Nueva Vizcaya on Sunday, February 19.
Initial investigation confirmed the victims have been aboard a Starex van on the best way to Manila when roughly six suspects fired at them, the police stated.
Meanwhile, the PNP stated some individuals of curiosity have been recognized within the ambush. —Richa Noriega/ VAL, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
