Police colonel dismissed from service after pointing gun, assaulting patrolman

• A police colonel has been stripped of his command following a violent incident involving a subordinate at the Highway Patrol Group (HPG) headquarters
• On December 16, the senior officer allegedly mauled a junior patrolman and escalated the confrontation by aiming a firearm at him
• The victim claimed that the colonel appeared to be under the influence of alcohol when he launched into an unprovoked rage
• The PNP leadership moved swiftly to relieve the colonel to ensure a transparent and unbiased internal investigation into the breach of conduct

The compound of the Highway Patrol Group (HPG) is traditionally seen as a bastion of discipline and road safety, but on the evening of December 16, that image was shattered by an internal explosion of violence that has led to the immediate relief of a high-ranking police colonel.

The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the ranks of the Philippine National Police (PNP), involves a senior officer who allegedly turned his aggression toward a junior patrolman.

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According to initial reports, the patrolman was simply walking through the parking area of the HPG compound when he crossed paths with the colonel.

What should have been a routine nod of respect between colleagues reportedly devolved into a terrifying ordeal.

The victim stated that the colonel appeared to be intoxicated at the time. Without provocation, the senior officer allegedly began "picking a fight" with the patrolman.

The verbal harassment quickly escalated into physical violence, with the colonel reportedly mauling the subordinate.

The most chilling detail of the encounter involved the senior officer allegedly drawing his service firearm and pointing it at the junior officer—a move that transformed a physical scuffle into a life-threatening situation.

For the young patrolman, the psychological weight of the incident is as heavy as the physical injuries.

Being assaulted is traumatic, but being threatened with a weapon by a superior officer—someone sworn to protect both the public and his fellow officers—represents a profound betrayal of the "brotherhood" within the force.

The PNP leadership has responded with a firm hand. To maintain the integrity of the institution and prevent any potential witness intimidation, the colonel was "axed" or relieved from his current post effective immediately.

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This administrative move allows for a full, impartial investigation into the criminal and administrative aspects of the case, including Grave Misconduct and potentially Attempted Hom1cide.

This case serves as a somber reminder of the ongoing struggle against the culture of "macho" entitlement and the misuse of power within law enforcement.

While the legal process is only beginning, the message from the HPG command is clear, and that is, rank does not provide a license for abuse, and the safety of even the lowest-ranking personnel is a priority that the organization will fight to uphold.

In other news, a 35-year-old nurse was fatally injured on Tuesday, December 17, while traveling via motorcycle along a busy road in Marikina City. According to initial reports, the victim suddenly lost her balance and tumbled off her bike, falling directly into the path of a moving modern jeepney. Emergency responders rushed the medical professional to a nearby hospital; however, despite their efforts, she was declared dead on arrival by the attending physicians. The operator of the modern public utility vehicle is currently in the custody of the Marikina Police, with authorities preparing to file a case for reckless imprudence resulting in hom1cide.

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Still in other news, a coordinated police mission in Cotabato turned deadly when five individuals were killed after allegedly engaging in a firefight with officers during an attempted arrest. The incident took place on Tuesday in the area of Lower Paatan, Kacaban, as tactical teams moved in to serve multiple outstanding warrants. The operation was a massive joint effort involving various units of the Philippine National Police alongside agents from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). While five suspects perished, one woman was successfully taken into custody, facing serious allegations involving the illegal trade of narcotics and unauthorized possession of firearms.

Source: KAMI.com.gh