With the American Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) DNA
test confirming that it was indeed Malaysian terrorist Malaysian terror bomber
Zulkifli bin Hir alias Marwan who was among those killed in the bloody
Mamasapano, Maguindanao clash Jan. 25, the Armed Forces of the Philippines
(AFP) expressed its elation over this positive news.
"We are elated with this news, the world has become
safer with one less brutal brutal terrorist," AFP spokesperson Col.
Restituto Padilla said.
"We hope this helps in our fight for a peaceful and
secured Mindanao ready for further economic
development and poised for inclusive growth," he added.
Padilla stressed that confirmation of Marwan's death also
adds more meaning to the death of the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) killed during
the operation to neutralize the Malaysian terrorist.
"We pray this becomes a source of consolation for their
families," he added.
Earlier, David Bowdich, assistant director-in-charge of the
FBI Los Angeles Field Office, said preliminary results indicate that the DNA
profiles obtained from the biological sample indicate a possible relationship
with a known relative of Marwan.
"Although the results of the DNA examinations do not
provide absolute identification, the results do support that the biological
sample provided by Philippine authorities came from Marwan. Further testing and
analysis will be conducted by laboratory examiners in an effort to fully
identify the subject of DNA provided to the FBI," he added.
"The FBI’s case against Marwan is one of many
investigations we have conducted in cooperation with our Philippine
counterparts," Bowdich said.
He also expressed the FBI's deepest condolences to the brave
officers of the SAF, who lost their lives while attempting to apprehend a
dangerous fugitive.
"Our partnership with the Philippine National Police is
among the strongest in the world, and we will continue to work in close
cooperation to identify, disrupt, and dismantle terrorist networks,"
Bowdich concluded.
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