Former Ozamiz councilor Parojinog found dead in prison



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Ozamiz City Councilor Ricardo “Ardot” Parojinog, captured in Taiwan.  Photo from the PNP Chief's Office

Ozamiz City Councilor Ricardo “Ardot” Parojinog, captured in Taiwan. (File photo from the PNP Chief’s Office)

MANILA, Philippines – Former Ozamiz City Councilor Ricardo “Ardot” Parojinog was found dead inside the detention center of the city’s police station on Friday morning, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said.

“Parojinog was found dead at 6:00 am today while he was alone inside the detention cell at the Ozamis police station. No violence was noted, ”said PNP spokesman Brig. General Bernard Banac said in a statement.

Banac said the former councilor was supposed to attend a hearing at the Ozamiz Municipal Court on Friday.

The head of the PNP, General Camilo Cascolan, ordered an investigation, Banac said.

Cascolan also ordered the head of Regional Office 10 of the Police, Brig. General Rolando Anduyan placed the Ozamiz City Police Chief and all night personnel in restrictive custody so that they would be available for investigation.

To remember, President Rodrigo Duterte linked the Parojinog to the illegal drug trade in northern Mindanao.

Parojinog was captured in Taiwan in May 2018 and deported to the Philippines two months later.

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