Tag: Jolo incident

Army says “no provocation” on part of soldiers in Jolo “fatal shooting”

(Eagle News)–The commanding general of the Philippine Army on Tuesday, June 30, said there was “no provocation” on the part of the soldiers who were killed in a “fatal shooting” by policemen in Jolo on Monday, as he called for a “full-blown investigation.” In a statement,  Lt. General Gilbert Gapay said based on eyewitness accounts, no altercation transpired between the two parties either “to warrant such a carnage.” “Furthermore, no agents from the Philippine Drug […]