Wednesday, October 23, 2019

9 Basilan villages declare 16 ASG members persona non-grata

From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 23, 2019): 9 Basilan villages declare 16 ASG members persona non-grata



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Nine barangays in two areas of Basilan province have declared 16 suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) as persona non-grata in their villages, the military said.

Lt. Col. Ivan San Jose, commander of the Army’s 18th Infantry Battalion, said Wednesday that the declaration was made through a unified resolution approved by the nine barangays belonging to Lamitan City and Tipo-Tipo town.


Declared as persona non-grata were the following: Ernie Arasal, Iba Anjabin, Tonton Anjabin, Said Lahaman, Kamat Arasal, Jerwin Sahasal, Jimmy Asmawil, Jerry Harain, Nul Akil, Abdul Akil, Madeh Akil, Nur Asao, Abaas Jangkatan, Adzuan Kajing, Boga Aya, and Botak Kerok.

San Jose said the 16 individuals are involved in atrocities committed by the ASG in different parts of Basilan province. It added that they are also involved in illegal drug activities.

“We stand united against the entry of the ASG in our villages,” part of the resolution stated, which was posted on the social media site of the 18IB.

The village officials also urged the public to immediately report to the nearest police station and military outpost should they happen to see any of the 16 identified individuals.

The names of the 16 suspect ASG members were printed in tarpaulins and posted in the nine barangays.

San Jose said the military looks forward to more villages to issue a similar declaration.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1084022

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