BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-10 arrested an alleged logistics provider of the Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group and former kidnap-for-ransom group leader in Balo-i, Lanao del Norte, on Thursday, Nov. 6.
The 56-year-old suspect was apprehended on warrants for kidnap-for-ransom, frustrated murder, and illegal possession of firearms. Recovered from him were guns, bullets, handheld radio, and paraphernalia.
Investigation revealed that the suspect was responsible for procuring firearms, medicines, and food supplies to sustain terrorist operations in Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, and neighboring provinces.
The suspect was also linked to high-profile kidnapping incidents in 2013 and 2014 and was listed as a most wanted person (MWP) by the Anti-Kidnapping Group.
The suspect is under the custody of the Balo-i Municipal Police Station (MPS) for proper documentation and disposition.