THE Davao City Prosecution Office (CPO) confirmed that the case of the Maute father and three other companions will be conducted in a court in the city.
Cayamora Maute, 67, Norjannah Maute-Tingao, Benzar Ali Iman Tingao, and Kongan Balawag were earlier charged with illegal possession of firearms and explosives in Davao City.
Davao City assistant prosecutor Rizalyn Gonzales-Pontanos said the office has not found any reason to file a motion to transfer venue of the trial for the four accused as they were already detained at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City.
"We do not see the risk such as the possible rescue of the four accused, especially the father, because their custody is already in Taguig City. So, when there is a hearing, they will only be transported here with security," Pontanos said.
Davao City Police Office (DCPO) spokesperson Police Senior Inspector Ma. Teresita Gaspan earlier said the trial of the four accused will be held here is a challenge in their security since the Maute father is considered as "high risk."
Cayamora and Nurjanna Maute reportedly have outstanding warrants of arrest for kidnapping, illegal detention, and illegal possession of explosives issued by the regional trial court in Lanao del Sur.
The four accused were onboard a black Toyota Grandia van when they were arrested on the routine check at 10 a.m. in Barangay Sirawan, Toril on June 6.
The court here has yet to schedule the arraignment of the accused for the case.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2017/07/26/maute-patriarch-be-tried-davao-court-555029
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2017/07/26/maute-patriarch-be-tried-davao-court-555029
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