Missing sabungeros kin troop to CIDG for new statements

No less than 20 loved ones of the missing sabungeros, cockfight enthusiasts who were taken away from 2021 to 2022, went to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group to give new statements regarding the abductions, according to Glenn Juego's report on Super Radyo dzBB.

The relatives went to the CIDG office after one of the accused in the abduction of the missing sabungeros, Julie "Dondon" Patidongan, came out to say that businessman Charlie "Atong" Ang and three others were the masterminds behind the disappearances.

Patidongan also said that actress Gretchen Barretto knew about the abductions.

In earlier interviews with GMA Integrated News, Patidongan said more than 100 cockfight enthusiasts were kidnapped and killed. He said they were buried in the Taal Lake.

Ang and Baretto denied their alleged involvement in the disappearances of the cockfighting enthusiasts.

A total of 34 cockfighting enthusiasts have been reported missing from 2021 to 2022. 

According to the police, the missing personalities were kidnapped allegedly due to match fixing or cheating in the cockfighting games.

Fifteen police officers who allegedly carried out executions in the missing sabungeros case have been placed under restricted duty, according to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday.

In January 2023, seven cops were initially dismissed from the service due to their alleged involvement in the abduction of the sabungeros. –Joviland Rita/NB, GMA Integrated News