Opao police station to transfer amid flooding

THE Mandaue City police wants to transfer the Opao police precinct to safer ground due to its vulnerability to flooding during downpours.

Senior Supt. Noel Gillamac, Mandaue City police chief, said city residents also think that the police precinct contributed to the flooding since it is built on a creek.

The precinct, which was built during the time of former mayor and now Provincial Board (PB) member Thadeo Ouano, was already flooded twice this year.

“I think it is proper to put our police precinct in a better location. I’m also concerned of the bad perception of the people,” Gillamac said.

Aside from their community concern, Gillamac said they also prioritize the safety of their people.

Opao barangay captain Basilisa Ouano-Icalina offered the police an abandoned market.

She said the police can use the building as long as she is the barangay captain.

Gillamac welcomed the offer but said he has to wait for the Mandaue City government’s decision on it.  REPORTER JUCELL MARIE P. CUYOS