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Group Cries Foul Over Death Of Jude Fernandez: Executive Vows 'Thorough, Impartial' Investigation
Photo credit: Kilusang Mayo Uno
Militant labor group Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) has accused the police of killing one of its organizers, Jude Thaddeus Fernandez on Sept. 29 in Rizal province.
In a statement, the KMU said that the PNP-CIDG claims that Fernandez fought back as he was being served a search warrant. This, they claimed “made them fire at Fernandez until he was killed and declared ‘dead on the spot’.”
Lt. Col. Marissa Bruno, public information officer of the PNP-CIDG, denied KMU’s accusation.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin issued a statement, saying the administration condemns any acts of violence and that the Executive will “take concrete steps to mobilize all relevant government agencies towards effectively conducting a thorough and impartial investigation into the matter.”
In a statement, the KMU said that the PNP-CIDG claims that Fernandez fought back as he was being served a search warrant. This, they claimed “made them fire at Fernandez until he was killed and declared ‘dead on the spot’.”
Lt. Col. Marissa Bruno, public information officer of the PNP-CIDG, denied KMU’s accusation.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin issued a statement, saying the administration condemns any acts of violence and that the Executive will “take concrete steps to mobilize all relevant government agencies towards effectively conducting a thorough and impartial investigation into the matter.”
Oct 6, 2023
