2 cops, one police asset nabbed for alleged robbery-holdup in Pasig

Three men, including two police officers, who were allegedly involved in a robbery hold-up incident were nabbed in San Miguel, Pasig City, on Monday night.

Authorities on Tuesday identified the suspects as Police Corporal Duman-ag Lipawen and Pat Arsenio Velardo, who were both assigned at Pasig City Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit, and police asset Janus Francisco.

Police investigation bared that victim Robert Tamondog Ignacio was approached by the suspects for alleged violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

The suspects allegedly took Ignacio's money worth P850 and his silver ring. After taking his belongings, Ignacio was released by the suspects.

Ignacio's relatives then reported the incident to authorities.

During the arrest, police recovered one silver ring, two cal. 9MM pistols and one Swiss knife from the suspects.

National Capital Region Police Office chief Major General Guillermo Eleazar said criminal and administrative complaints will be filed against the suspects. He said the incident must be a warning to other policemen not to be involved in any untoward activity.

"Ito magsilbing leksyon sa kanila at magsilbing warning sa kanila, haharap siya sa kasong robbery with intimidation of person, 'yun ay isang criminal case na pwedeng makulong 12 years pataas at doon naman sa fafile nating kaso na administrabo, fafile-an natin siya ng grave misconduct na puwedeng magresulta sa dismissal from service," Eleazar said.

Eleazar also urged the public to report any abuse being committed by policemen. —KBK, GMA News