From GMA News (May 26): 18-year-old Abu Sayyaf member in Basilan surrenders
A member of bandit Abu Sayyaf Group has surrendered to authorities in the town of Tipo-Tipo in Basilan province.
Police said Saturday the 18-year-old ASG member who surrendered was identified as Nurin Ajalan, alias "Kureret Usuluddin", married, and a resident of Barangay Sungkayut of Ungkaya Pukan town.
Ajalan also yielded 1 M16 rifle, and 1 M203 grenade launcher. He is now in the police custody.
Police Chief Superintendent Graciano Mijares, director of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Police Office, said the campaign to convince ASG members to return to the fold of law has continued.
"We urge members of the Abu Sayyaf Group to return to the fold of the law and live a normal life," Mijares said during the turnover of Ajalan to local authorities.
Also, he said that collective efforts by Tipo-Tipo officials, elements of the 18th Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army, and the Tipo-tipo Police led to Ajalan's surrender.
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/654634/18-year-old-abu-sayyaf-member-in-basilan-surrenders/story/
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