A certain
Abdul Nasser Lomondot, sub-leader of Maute-Daesh
apprehended at Recto Avenue, Manila 5:10pm yesterday. |
Pagadian
City, Zamboanga del Sur (March 4, 2018) – In
coordination with the Joint Task Force “ZamPeLan”, members of the Philippine
National Police in Metro Manila apprehended a certain Abdul Nasser Lomondot at
Recto Avenue, Manila March 3, 2018 5:10 pm.
First
Infantry (Tabak) Division Public Affairs Officer Major Ronald E Suscano said
that during the said law enforcement operation, recovered in the possession of Lomondot
upon arrest were the calibre .45 pistol and hand grenade.
Maj, Sucano said Lomondot is a Maute Group
sub-leader who took part in the Marawi rebellion during which he participated
in the killing of innocent Christian civilians and committed violence against female and child hostages. He was one of the key planners in the attack
of Marantao, Lanao del Sur during the Marawi rebellion. He underwent combat training in Butig, Lanao
del Sur along with other Daesh members.
Since the death last year of
Isnilon Hapilon, the established Amir of Maute-Deash in Southeast Asia
region, the remnants of the group were
scattered into small groups and went into hiding at selected areas of Lanao del
Sur. They were also monitored recruiting
and conducting trainings particularly in the boundaries of Lanao and
Maguindanao areas where they enjoy a certain level of civilian support.
Earlier this year, an
encounter happened in Masiu, Lanao del Sur between the government troops and
some elements of the Maute group. Their
other members responsible in the killings of civilian vendors at Piagapo, Lanao
del Sur were also apprehended.
Major General
Roseller G Murillo AFP, 1ID Commander said, “our recent successes and
apprehensions have been yielding valuable information that allows authorities
to further hunt down the remnants of the group.
More so, these successes clearly indicate their dwindling organizational leadership and capabilities.”
“The
government forces will continue to intensify its internal security operations
in Joint Task Force “ZAMPELAN’s” area of operations to neutralize the remnants
of terrorist groups in Lanao del Sur”, he added.
(By Jong Cadion with DPAO PR)
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