Task Force Davao is bracing for a possible terror attack in Davao City in line with the upcoming May 9 elections.
“We are continuously monitoring the situation and as of today wala pa tayong threat na natatanggap on terrorism or election related violence, as well as the Davao City Police Office. In fact, patuloy natin minu-monitor ito kung ano ang development nang sa ganon ay makapagprepare kami ng mga reactions or deployment ng additional forces kung kinakailangan,” TF Davao Commander Colonel Darren Comia told media.
Comia added that TF Davao is anticipating everything, especially in terms of security to avoid getting caught flat-footed. He said TF Davao is conducting training, brainstorming, and conceptualization to equip the personnel of TF Davao.
“What if, what if. Yun lang parati naming sinasagot such that makapag ready kami. We need to be prepared with all the eventualities and all the threats, huwag naman sana, ayaw natin kaya patuloy nating minu-monitor and as of today, wala and we are prepared,” he said.
Meanwhile, Davao City Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC) head Retired Police Lt. Colonel Angel Sumagaysay said the security posture of Davao City should be sustained even without a threat for the safety of all Dabawenyos.
“Kahit na wala tayong threat, yung security posture natin i-sustain natin and walang pahinga ang TF Davao and DCPO, from time to time meron mga short courses and trainings and magagamit natin ito. Hopefully, hindi siya magagamit but at least with direction ang bawat unit,” he said.
