THE PNP has submitted additional evidence to the Department of Justice in connection with the case of missing sabungeros or cockfighting enthusiasts.
In a statement, acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the files and documents will aid in the identification of people involved in the crime.
“While we cannot disclose details due to the sensitivity of the case, we believe they will help establish accountability and aid in the identification of those responsible,” said Nartatez.
Nartatez said the evidence was gathered by the PNP as “part of our continuing effort to build a strong and credible case.”
“These documents contain additional pieces of evidence gathered through painstaking investigation and are now with the Department of Justice for proper evaluation,” said Nartatez.
Nartatez said the evidence, consisting of five flash drives and affidavits of new witnesses, was submitted to DOJ prosecutors handling the case.
Nartatz assured the families of the missing sabungeros that the PNP remains committed “to pursuing this case until justice is achieved.”
“We recognize their long and painful wait for answers, and we continue to exert all efforts to bring closure. This includes exhausting all leads, providing evidence to the DOJ, and ensuring that no angle is left unchecked,” said Nartatez.
