An alleged Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) member who was reportedly concerned in a number of crimes in Mindanao was nabbed in Parañaque City.
According to John Consulta’s report on “24 Oras” on Friday, members of the Southern Police District (SPD) Special Operations arrested 33-year-old Alpin Salahuddin. He has a standing arrest warrant for homicide and tried homicide.
“Involved sa kidnappings sa area ng Zamboanga at Basulta area. Kung saan kasama siya sa listahan, pampito sya sa pinaghahanap ng mga otoridad,” mentioned SPD Director Police Brigadier General Kirby Kraft.
(He was concerned in kidnapping instances in Zamboanga and BaSulTa. He was among the many high seven on the listing of probably the most needed individuals.)
Allegedly recovered from the suspect have been a .45 caliber gun, a grenade, and three identification playing cards together with his picture however with totally different names and ages.
Salahuddin has been staying in Metro Manila for seven years as a building employee.
“Kasama rin ang pagkakarekober natin sa kanyang cellphone kung saan makakakuha tayo ng impormasyon dito. Ang pakay ba niya sa Metro Manila ay magtago lang o may iba pa siyang purpose kung bakit siya narito,” he added.
(Among the proof we recovered was his telephone from which we are able to receive extra data on his actions in Metro Manila. Whether he was merely hiding or had different functions.)
The suspect denied having hyperlinks to the ASG.
“‘Yan ang di ko po alam, sir. Wala akong alam sa Abu Sayyaf…Trabaho ang sadya ko sir para sa mga anak ko,” he added.
(I’m not a member of the ASG. I’m right here for work.) — Sundy Mae Locus/DVM, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
