NBI counter terrorism head found dead in his office
The
National Bureau of Investigation confirmed the death of NBI Counter-Terrorism Division
Chief Raoul Manguerra in his office with a gunshot wound.
At
exactly 11:39pm of December 7, 2020, the Manila Doctors Hospital declared Chief
Manguerra dead-on-arrival.
NBI
Director Eric Distor has ordered a thorough investigation into Chief Manguerra’s
death including a lockdown on NBI office immediately after the incident.
The
NBI main office lowered its flag into half-mast to honor the late Chief
Manguerra.
NBI
spokesperson Deputy Director Ferdinand Lavin said, “The NBI is in a deep state of mourning. We condole with the
family, relatives and friends of Chief Manguerra.”