ZAMBOANGA
CITY (Nov. 4, 2018) - The traditional observance
of All Saints and All Souls Day in the Zamboanga Peninsula Region was generally
peaceful and orderly, police official said.
PRO9 Regional Director, PCSUPT Emmanuel
Luis D Licup said that no major untoward incident were recorded at the
different cemeteries and place of convergences in the region during the two
days event.
PCSUPT Licup attributed the generally
peaceful and orderly situation to the advance preparations laid-out by all PNP
units of PRO9 to secure all the cemeteries and to ensure the safety of
motorists, commuters, and the public.
The Regional Director also recognized help
of other law enforcement agencies, force multipliers, NGOs, the local
government units, AFP counterparts and the citizenry for a peaceful
celebration.
He also thanked the public for their
cooperation and commended the entire police force in the region for a job well
done.
Citing the data from the Regional
Operation Center of PRO9, an estimated 120, 000 people marched to 203
cemeteries and memorial parks across the region. More than 200 police
assistance hubs were established at the different cemeteries and places of
convergence in the region manned by more than 2,000 police personnel. In
addition, 56 bladed weapons, 2 liquor bottles and 2 other prohibited items were
confiscated in cemetery inspections. (By JONG CADION With PR from PRO9 PIO Chief)
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