Wanted ex-Abu Sayyaf man arrested in Basilan after 13 years of hiding

Wanted ex-Abu Sayyaf man arrested in Basilan after 13 years of hiding

Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested a former member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), who is wanted for murder and kidnapping cases, during a follow-up operation in Basilan. CIDG director Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III said the operation was carried out on May 7 after his men confirmed the presence of the wanted fugitive in Barangay Lanote in Isabela City--13 years after the arrest warrant was issued against hi…