National Prosecution Service urges PNP, NBI to probe into Alawi slay

MANILA, Philippines–The National Prosecution Service (NPS) on Monday called on the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to conduct parallel probe into the killing of Marawi Assistant City Prosecutor Saipal Alawi.

Alawi was killed around noon Monday when still unidentified men peppered his vehicle with bullets.

In a statement, the NPS through Prosecutor General Claro Arellano condemned the killing.

“We, at the National Prosecution Service, strongly condemn the senseless killing this afternoon of Prosecutor Saipal Alawi of Marawi City. The untimely death of Pros. Alawi in the treacherous hands of still unidentified assassins is a despicable and senseless act of cowardice which has no place in a civilized society, regardless of faith or creed,” Arellano said.

“Whether the murderous assault on Pros. Alawi is related to his work or not, we urge the PNP and the NBI to conduct parallel investigation so that the culprits may be immediately brought to justice,” he said.

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