The Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed that a former member of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy's alleged private army, known as the "angels of death," is now in custody. According to PNP spokesperson Police Colonel Jean Fajardo, the individual has provided testimony confirming the group's role in serving Quiboloy's personal interests, including intimidating victims.
The male former member also disclosed specific cases involving the group, though additional details were withheld for the safety of the individual and his family. The PNP is in the process of reaching out to other individuals associated with Quiboloy's private army.
The "angels of death" were previously mentioned by victims who claimed they were threatened with being hunted by the group if they spoke about their alleged sexual encounters with Quiboloy.
KOJC's legal counsel, Israelito Torreon, has previously denied the existence of such a private army, stating that during a past KOJC siege, no firearms were used by KOJC members. He referred to Quiboloy's followers as "prayer warriors" rather than a private army.
SMNI, the KOJC's media arm, has been an accredited reserve unit of the Philippine Army since 2015. SMNI legal counsel Atty. Mark Tolentino clarified that some SMNI staff underwent reserve training as Filipino citizens, not as members of a private army.
Quiboloy, currently detained at the PNP Custodial Center in Camp Crame, faces multiple charges, including violations related to child abuse and human trafficking. He has also been indicted in the U.S. for sex trafficking and conspiracy charges, which his camp continues to deny.
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