Cop punches, points gun at fellow officer

CEBU, Philippines — A policeman assigned to a support unit of the Philippine National Police-7 will be suspended from service after he was arrested for punching and pointing a weapon at another policeman late night April 25, 2024 in Uytengsu St, Barangay Sambag 1, Cebu City.

Patrolman Louie Nepomuceno Sequito, 29, and a native of IloIlo City but is currently living in the said barangay, was arrested after he punched Patrolman Zusime Brix Peñaflor, 25, a native of Bacolod City and currently living in the city.

According to Police Major Mark Don Alfred Leanza, chief of Abellana Police Station 2 of the Cebu City Police Office, Peñaflor left his house to withdraw money when he saw Sequito and some friends drinking near their boarding house.

Peñaflor approached the group and one of them insisted that he drink with them so in respect, the victim drank two glasses of beer. After which, he decided to leave to withdraw money.

But Peñaflor reportedly did not notice that Sequito followed him and when he arrived near Uytengsu Street, the latter reportedly punched him, hitting the back of his left ear. Sequito then pointed his service firearm at Peñaflor but did not fire.

Peñaflor then went straight to the police station and reported the incident.

Station 2 police quickly responded with the SWAT-CMFC and arrested Sequito.

The police recovered a PNP-issued firearm caliber 9mm and a magazine with 17 live bullets from the Peñaflor.

The PNP has stressed that actions like this will not be tolerated and those caught will be charged with physical injuries and grave threats, and will also be slapped with an administrative case. ATO (CEBU NEWS)