EIGHT of the 17 children in conflict with the law (CICL) who escaped from the Operation Second Chance Center in Cebu City were found, while the search for the remaining nine was ongoing Thursday morning, January 12, 2023.
An investigation of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) who asked not to be named said the CICL escaped from the juvenile detention center on Wednesday, January 11, as they wanted to witness the Sinulog Festival 2023 on January 15.
The 17 CICLs reportedly planned the escape Tuesday night, January 10.
The parents of the missing CICLs have vowed to return their children to Operation Second if ever they find them.
Most of the CICLs who escaped Wednesday are facing illegal drugs and murder charges. (AYB/LMY)