AFP to study management, training of Cafgu recruits
By Mario J. Mallari 10/27/2010The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) yesterday admitted the need to improve management and training of Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (Cafgu) recruits following series of killings perpetrated by its members in various part of the country, resulting to multiple deaths.
At a press briefing, AFP spokesman Brig. Gen. Jose Mabanta Jr. said the Army, under the leadership of Lt. Gen. Arturo Ortiz, is presently studying moves to address the issue on Cafgus.
“We have to improve the personnel management of the Cafgu…this is being looked at by the commanding general of the Army,” said Mabanta, noting the Army has a direct supervision over the militia group.
Last Monday, Cafgu member Olegario Vocal Jr. went amuck inside a military detachment in Zamboanga Sibugay province, killing five of his fellow militia using his service M14 rifle.
Vocal attempted to escape but was tracked down by elements of the Army’s 18th Infantry Battalion (IB). Instead of surrendering, Vocal shot it out with the troops, killing another Cafgu. The suspect, who was supposedly suffering from mental illness, was subsequently killed.
Earlier, another Cafgu member went berserk after being mauled during a wake in Laguna province, killing five people. The suspect, however, peacefully surrendered..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20101027nat2.html
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