A notorious Abu Sayyaf member and seven other lawless elements were arrested by government forces in separate operations in Sulu.
Abu Sayyaf (Manila Bulletin File Photo)
Abu Sayyaf member Fahar Ismael, alias Putoh Taron, was arrested in a checkpoint set up by troops of the 41st Infantry Battalion and the police in Barangay Timbangan, Indanan, Sulu on August 16 at about 7 a.m.
Ismael is said to be involved in the kidnappings of Engr. Marso Salinas and Evelyn Chan. He also has an arrest warrant for murder as co-accused of his leader, Idang Susukan.
Ishmael is now under custodial investigation.
Meanwhile, seven lawless elements were also arrested by the military and police in Lugus municipality, Zulu on Friday at 7:16 a.m.
Seized from the lawless elements were three M14 rifles, two M16 rifles, an M1 Garand rifle, a caliber .45 pistol, six clips for Garand rifle, assorted magazines, 13 magazines for M16, assorted ammunition, and assorted ammunition pouches and uniforms.
The lawless elements were arrested for illegal possession of firearms by troops of the Philippine Marine Ready Fleet Sulu and the Marine Battalion Landing Team 1 under Lt. Col. Stephen Cabanlet, and the 52nd Special Action Company, Special Action Force.
The persons and firearms were turned over to Sulu Provincial Police Office for proper disposition.
“Law enforcement support operations, in collaboration with the police, will continuously be conducted by the Joint Task Force Sulu to contain lawless elements operating in the area,” said Lt. Gen. Carlito G. Galvez Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command.
“It is with pride that I congratulate the soldiers of the Joint Task Force Sulu headed by Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana and the policemen of Sulu Province Police Office for this recent commendable accomplishment,” he added.
http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/08/20/notorious-abu-sayyaf-member-7-others-nabbed-by-govt-forces-in-separate-ops/
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