Rizal town officials want cop chief out

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna , Philippines   â€“ The elected mayor and councilors of Jala-jala town in Rizal have called on regional police authorities to remove their current police chief for allegedly being partisan in the recent polls.

Mayor Narcing Villaran said he has no personal grudge against Senior Inspector Leo Isidro Gabrang, adding though that the townsfolk want him replaced for allegedly performing poorly and being partisan in the May elections.

Besides, he said Gabrang has overstayed as police chief for two years.