Police Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III, Chief of the Davao Police Regional Office, has confirmed that Pastor Apollo Quiboloy is still within the 30-hectare Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Barangay Buhangin, Davao City.
Quiboloy is reportedly being shielded by his KOJC members, who are preventing authorities from apprehending him.
Torre emphasized that the police are avoiding the use of excessive force to gain entry into the compound. Despite their efforts, a previous attempt to forcibly enter the area on June 10 was unsuccessful.
Philippine National Police spokesperson, Col. Jean Fajardo, acknowledged the challenges of searching for the said pastor within the vast compound.
She explained that the process could take hours or even days to complete.
Fajardo reiterated the plea for Quiboloy to surrender peacefully, emphasizing the importance of cooperating with ongoing investigations and avoiding any violent confrontations.
