Lusad named new Benguet PNP chief

CAMP BADO DANGWA, Benguet --Senior Supt. Benjamin M. Lusad, took over Monday the command here as Benguet provincial police director, replacing Senior Supt. Wilben Mayor.

Lusad, former chief of the regional operation and plans division of Cordillera police is not new to the post since he had been a former provincial director of Ilocos Norte.

The ceremony was held here at the regional Philippine National Police grounds wherein guest of honor and speaker was Vice Gov. Cresencio Pacalso.

The outgoing provincial director extended his gratitude to personnel and staff of regional police and people of Benguet for their “untiring support in the fight against criminality that led to destruction of marijuana plants and arrest of wanted persons in Benguet.”

Lusad, after accepting command said he was ready to uphold command duties and responsibilities.

He urged Benguet police continue peace and order programs and projects. - Mar T. Supnad