DOJ condemns killing of prosecutor in Digos City

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla. INQUIRER.net file photo / Tetch Torres-Tupas

MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Remulla condemned on Tuesday the killing of a prosecutor in Digos City, Davao del Sur.

In its statement, Remulla said that there should be no place in society for such actions.

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“The Department of Justice (DOJ) condemned in strongest terms the senseless killing of Assistant Provincial Prosecutor Eleanor P. Dela Pena of the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor, Davao Occidental,” Remulla said.

“There should be no place in society for such barbaric acts, totally abhorrent and sinister transgressing the most fundamental aspect of humanity and life,” he added.

Dela Peña was shot and killed on Monday.

Remulla likewise said that he has directed the National Bureau of Investigation to conduct an investigation into the incident.

“In the name of our beloved colleague in justice, we vow that justice will be delivered,” he said.

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“I directed the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to conduct parallel investigation into this merciless killing and to take immediate action to ensure the safety ang security of those committed to upholding  the rule of law and advancing justice in our land,” he added.