This undated photo provided by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, people stand by boats which the military said were used by Abu Sayyaf militants to enter the Ibananga River in Bohol province, central Philippines, as government troopers continue clearing operations Wednesday, April 12, 2017. 3rd ID, Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP
The most senior Sulu-based Abu Sayyaf leader is wishing to surrender, according to security official on Thursday.
Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., commander of Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), said Radullan Sahiron wants to turn himself in to authorities because "he is already old."
Sahiron, a one-armed bandit leader, is known as the most senior Abu Sayyaf leader based in Sulu and wanted by the US Department of Justice for a bounty of $1 million.
Galvez said the surrender plan of Sahiron was relayed by elderly Muslim leaders from Sulu following relentless military offensives.
Sahiron, however, has reportedly set conditions for his surrender, which includes remaining under Philippine authorities' custody.
"Sahiron wants to surrender provided he will not be turned over to the US or other countries," Galvez said.
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