”Free for all scuffle” occurs at NBP maximum security compound: BuCor

November 9, 2020

One month after a riot inside the New Bilibid Prison which resulted to nine fatalities, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Monday said a “free for all scuffle” occurred at the maximum security compound.

In a statement, BuCor said the incident transpired at 8:39 am and personnel from BuCor, Special Weapons and Tactics of the Philippine National Police (PNP-SWAT), and Bureau of Fire Protection were deployed.

No casualties or injuries were reported so far.

“BuCor personnel who were at the offices during the incident were ordered to evacuate the national headquarters immediately to ensure that no injuries will be inflicted to them,” it said.

It added penal colonies were also advised to be on red alert to ensure peace and order within their area of responsibility.

BuCor said Undersecretary Gerald Bantag is on top of the situation and  giving directions to the operating team.

“Investigation will be conducted to identify the cause of the incident,” it said.

BuCor added disciplinary measures will be imposed on those who will be found responsible over the incident. Ella Dionisio/DMS