The government troops have arrested four suspected members
of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) as offensive continues in the hinterlands of
Sulu, a top military official disclosed Saturday.
Brig. Gen. Alan Arrojado, Joint Task Group Sulu commander,
identified the suspects as Al-Majir Jajiri, 27; Salip Tamad Sakirin, 31; Bagin
Hamsi, 28; and, Pola Jumadil, 49.
Arrojado said the suspects were arrested around 9:45 a.m.
Saturday in Sitio Puti Sapah, Barangay Buhanginan, Patikul, Sulu.
Arrojado said the suspects were detained and placed under
investigation to ascertain their real identities since Jajiri and Sakirin
claimed to be village watchmen (barangay tanods) of Barangay Kabbon Takas,
Patikul.
He said the troops have recovered from the possession of
Jumadil two identification cards (ID) bearing two different names.
He said an ID issued by the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD) indicated her name is Pola Jumadil while a voter’s ID showed
she is Ahajani Pula Amilussin.
He noted the suspects were arrested near the clash site
between the Scout Rangers and ASG brigands led by Radullan Sahiron on Thursday
afternoon in Barangay Buhanginan, Patikul.
“The presence of same (people) at the operational area
especially near ASG harbor and encounter sites and considering the ongoing
operations and fire missions and their place of residence is questionable,”
Arrojado said.
The government troops have launched focused military
operations (FMO) targeting the senior leaders of the ASG brigands as well as
their foreign cohorts in Sulu.
Arrojao said they have coordinated with the police for
further investigation.
He said the suspects will remain in detention “until such
time that their identities are validated.”
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