Police Officer Death Inside Regional Training Center Sparks Concern
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela — The sudden death of a police officer inside the Regional Training Center in the Cagayan Valley region has stirred public concern and suspicion. Residents and local observers question the delayed and incomplete information shared by authorities about the incident.
Police Senior Master Sergeant Bumilac, 48, a trainee enrolled in the Public Safety Senior Leadership Course (PSSLC), was found dead on the evening of July 12. The officer, originally from Hingyon, Ifugao, and residing in San Leonardo, Aglipay, Quirino, was discovered beside a police patrol car within the training center grounds.
“It’s perplexing that he was found beside a police patrol car, yet no immediate or detailed explanation was provided,” shared a college instructor who had previously taught at the facility. This lack of clarity has fueled doubts among the community.
Rommel Dela Cruz, a local resident, voiced similar concerns, asking, “Why the silence? Is there a whitewash here?”
Details of the Incident and Official Statements
Bumilac’s body was found slumped between the patrol vehicle and the perimeter fence inside the training compound. He was quickly rushed to Cauayan District Hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival.
Authorities noted that Bumilac had a history of hypertension and had suffered two prior heart attacks. Despite this, his body was not subjected to an autopsy, raising further questions among the public and local officials.
His remains were later transported to his ancestral home in Hingyon, Ifugao, where family and friends are currently holding a wake.
Community Response and Calls for Transparency
The unexplained circumstances surrounding the police officer’s death inside the Regional Training Center have led to calls for a thorough and transparent investigation. Local leaders and residents alike urge authorities to provide clearer information to prevent speculation and mistrust.
Many emphasize that the community deserves answers, especially given the officer’s role and the setting of his death during official training activities.
For more news and updates on police officer death inside regional training center, visit Filipinokami.com.
