Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Who is Cayamora Maute?

From Rappler (Jun 6): Who is Cayamora Maute?

WANTED. Cayamora Maute is part of the Wanted list of the PNP supposedly handling the Maute Group's finance and logistics.

WANTED. Cayamora Maute is part of the Wanted list of the PNP supposedly handling the Maute Group's finance and logistics.

MARAWI CITY, Philippines – Cayamora Maute, the father of the notorious Marawi-based Maute brothers, provided funding and logistical support for the activities of his sons, authorities said.

He was arrested on Tuesday, June 6, in Davao City along with 4 other individuals who are said to be members of the family. (READ: Maute's father, 4 others arrested in Davao City)

"Historically the father provides funding and logistical support in terms of the operations of the Maute Brothers," according to Lieutenant Colonel Jo-Ar Herrera, military spokesman on the Marawi crisis.

"We also received reports that the father is part of the recruiting arm of the Maute," he added.
His arrest is a blow to the group.

It is expected to affect the morale of the Maute brothers who are fighting government forces in Marawi City. (READ: How a military raid triggered Marawi attacks)

Government clashes with the local terrorist groups entered their 3rd week. The crisis prompted President Rodrigo Duterte to declare martial law in Mindanao on May 23.

http://www.rappler.com/nation/172166-cayamora-maute-recruiter

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