From ABS-CBN (Oct 28): Abu Sayyaf in Lamitan siege arrested
A member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) suspected of being involved in the 2001 Lamitan siege was arrested in Basilan before dawn on Tuesday, police said.
Nasser Usman was arrested in Barangay Tandung Ahas, Lamitan City for kidnapping and serious illegal detention charges through a warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court Branch 2 of Isabela City.
Police said Nasser was the former sub-leader for the Abu Sayyaf Group's Islamic Propagation and Indoctrination based in Barangay Tandung Ahas during the time of ASG founder Ustadz Abdurajak Janjalani.
Nasser allegedly took part in the 2001 Lamitan siege, where the ASG invaded the city and took hostage medical personnel of the Jose Maria Torres Memorial Hospital.
He was also allegedly involved in the 1995 Ipil siege, where Abu Sayyaf members who disguised as military men raided the town in Zamboanga del Sur.
Fifty-three people were killed, and banks and shops were looted during the attack. The group also took around 30 people hostage.
Police said Nasser also took part in the 2000 Tumahubong kidnapping wherein the ASG abducted several teachers and students from two schools in Tumahubong, Sumisip, Basilan.
A priest and three teachers among the kidnap victims were found dead on May 3, 2000.
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/10/28/14/abu-sayyaf-lamitan-siege-arrested
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