25 cops deployed as Sara's guards amid possible recall of military security

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said it has deployed 25 police personnel to the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG) assigned to guard Vice President Sara Duterte amid the possible recall of military personnel from the unit.

In a press briefing, PNP spokesperson Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo said the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) requested for police personnel for Duterte's security.

Asked about AFP's reason for the request, Fajardo said, "That was, I think, triggered by the possible recall of some of the AFP personnel under detail po sa VPSPG as a result of what happened po last Saturday."

According to Fajardo, the 25 cops were sent to the VPSPG on Tuesday.

GMA News Online has asked the AFP about the supposed recall of all military officers from the VPSPG but it has yet to provide a statement as of posting time. — VDV, GMA Integrated News