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Bukidnon police order secure storage of firearms following Zamboanga shooting
The Bukidnon Police Provincial Office has directed all personnel to properly secure their firearms away from children following a fatal shooting incident at a Zamboanga school that claimed two student lives.
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VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — The Bukidnon Police Provincial Office (BukPPO) has issued a directive requiring all officers to ensure their firearms are properly stored out of reach of children, following a deadly shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga University last Tuesday that resulted in the deaths of two high school students.
The order comes as police authorities move to prevent similar tragedies involving improperly secured weapons. The BukPPO emphasized the critical importance of responsible firearm storage practices among its personnel, particularly in household settings where access by minors could pose a serious risk.
The fatal incident at the Zamboanga institution has prompted renewed focus on gun safety measures across law enforcement agencies in the region. Officials are implementing stricter compliance measures to ensure that all police-issued firearms meet proper storage and security standards.
The directive reflects broader efforts by regional police commands to strengthen internal protocols on weapons management and household firearm safety awareness among officers and their families.