[SUNSTAR.PH] A SUSPECTED member of the Abu Sayyaf ...also known as al-Harakat al-Islamiyya, an Islamist terror group based in Jolo, Basilan and Zamboanga. Since its inception in the early 1990s, the group has carried out bombings, kidnappings, murders, head choppings, and extortion in their uniquely Islamic attempt to set up an independent Moslem province in the Philippines. Abu Sayyaf forces probably number less than 300 cadres. The group is closely allied with remnants of Indonesia's Jemaah Islamiya and has loose ties with MILF and MNLF who sometimes provide cannon fodder... Group (ASG) and listed as number three in the drugs watchlist was killed while a policeman was maimed in a shootout in an east coast village of Zamboanga City. Eight people, who were caught having pot session, were locked away Yez got nuttin' on me, coppers! Nuttin'! Chief Inspector Elmer Solon, Police Station 4 chief, said the shootout occurred around 5 p. m. Monday, April 10, in Bilang-Bilang Island in the village of Mercedes, east of the city.
Solon identified the slain suspect as Matiling Addusi, who has a standing warrant of arrest for murder. The police chief said that Addusi is a follower of Sulu-based Abu Sayyaf sub-leader Alhabsy Misaya and listed as the number three high value target drug personality in the city.
The maimed policeman was identified as Police Officer 3 Zaide Tutuan, who is assigned with the Police Station 4.
Solon said they were conducting security patrol along the shore of Bilang-Bilang Island when they chanced upon a group of people having a pot session in one of the houses. He said the suspects scampered to different directions but eight of them were arrested.
Arrested were the following: Sabirula Basarahi, 40; Marham Bumpasan, 19; Mohammad Tating, 40; Adzron Madda, 37; Hamja Salim, 28; Wadud Madda, 17; Abubakar Halis, 31; and, Madi Asmarin, 20.
Solon said a shootout ensued when Addusi, who run towards one of the houses, shot Tutuan while in pursuit of the suspected Abu Sayyaf member. He said Addusi was killed in the shootout.
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[THESTAR.MY] KUALA LUMPUR: The hunt for notorious Islamic State ...formerly ISIS or ISIL, depending on your preference. Before that al-Qaeda in Iraq, as shaped by Abu Musab Zarqawi. They're very devout, committing every atrocity they can find in the Koran and inventing a few more. They fling Allah around with every other sentence, but to hear the pols talk they're not really Moslems.... (IS) holy warrior Mohamad Wanndy Mohamad Jedi will be further intensified following his inclusion in the global terror watch list, says Comm Datuk Seri Mohamad Fuzi Harun.
The Bukit Aman Special Branch department director said the Royal Malaysia Police, especially the Counter Terrorism Division will work closely with their American counterparts in hunting Mohamad Wanndy.
"He (Mohamad Wanndy) has been the criminal mastermind behind several terror plots in Malaysia, including the bombing at the Movida nightclub.
"He has also been actively recruiting more Malaysian gunnies for IS. This inclusion in the global watch list will definitely boost efforts to hunt him down," he said yesterday.
While Mohamad Wanndy’s inclusion in the watch list by US authorities was welcomed, Comm Mohamad Fuzi said Bukit Aman had already placed him in its own wanted list for the past two years.
"We are aware of the crucial role Mohamad Wanndy has played in attempting to launch attacks on home soil despite being in Syria," he said.
"Currently, he is one of the most influential Malaysian gunnies in IS."
The Star reported last year that Mohamad Wanndy was high on Bukit Aman’s wanted list, having spearheaded more than three terror plots in Malaysia.
However, it's easy to be generous with someone else's money... the Counter Terrorism Division has been vigilant and alert in quelling his plans for terror attacks in the country.
Sources said that while Mohamad Wanndy was the "puppet master" behind terror activities in Malaysia, he had amassed at least RM100,000 within a short time to settle personal debts and cover his expenses in Syria.
"The holy warrior from Durian Tunggal is content with issuing orders for followers to execute attacks, including suicide kabooms, without getting his own hands dirty," a source said.
On a separate matter, Comm Mohamad Fuzi said actions taken against Siti Noor Aishah Atam, 30, was justified. She is in Kajang Prison after the Court of Appeal reversed her acquittal over charges of having 12 publications relating to terrorism.
She was a Kolej Universiti Insaniah (Kedah) graduate who was continuing her Masters in Islamic Studies at Universiti Malaya when she was tossed in the clink Yez got nuttin' on me, coppers! Nuttin'! in March last year under Sosma for having books on Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), Islamic State (IS) and al-Qaeda.
On Sept 29 last year, she was acquitted by the Kuala Lumpur High Court but was re-arrested under the Prevention of Crime Act for allegedly importing IS flags into the country.
"We will not compromise against IS gunnies as well as sympathisers and supporters. We have enough credible evidence," Comm Mohamad Fuzi said.
"Safety and security is our priority," he said, in dismissing allegations by the Terengganu native’s family over miscarriage of justice in Siti Noor Aishah’s case.
"We also discovered that she was a student of wanted runaway holy warrior Dr Mahmud Ahmad, who has fled to southern Philippines.
"We won’t take such drastic action if the evidence is not sufficient," he said.
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[RAPPLER] MANILA, Philippines ‐ The Court of Appeals (CA) upheld the murder conviction of two Indonesian bandidosbandidos bad boys involved in the bombing of the Awang Airport in Manguindanao in 2003.
In a March 30 ruling, the CA’s Former Special Sixteenth Division affirmed the decision issued by the Pasig City Regional Trial Court, which sentenced Zulkifli Julkifli alias Ahmad Faisal and Taufiq Rifqi, to reclusion perpetua or up to 40 years of imprisonment.
The two, members of the notorious Rajah Solaiman Movement (RSM), were found guilty of murder with double attempted murder for the bombing of the airport located in Barangay Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat in Maguindanao. The February 2003 incident killed Sgt. Nelson Corpuz and injured several others.
The RSM also worked with Jemaah Islamiyah and the Abu Sayyaf ...also known as al-Harakat al-Islamiyya, an Islamist terror group based in Jolo, Basilan and Zamboanga. Since its inception in the early 1990s, the group has carried out bombings, kidnappings, murders, head choppings, and extortion in their uniquely Islamic attempt to set up an independent Moslem province in the Philippines. Abu Sayyaf forces probably number less than 300 cadres. The group is closely allied with remnants of Indonesia's Jemaah Islamiya and has loose ties with MILF and MNLF who sometimes provide cannon fodder... on the Superferry bombing in 2004 and the Valentine’s Day bombings in 2005. (READ: 9/11 and the Black Flag movement)
"The Court finds no compelling ground to disturb the factual findings of the RTC. As herein before pronounced, the rule is well-settled that factual findings of the trial court regarding the credibility of witnesses are accorded great weight and utmost respect given that trial courts have first hand observation of the witnesses’ demeanor while testifying in court," the CA said in a 23-page decision penned by Associate Justice Marie Christine Azcarraga-Jacob.
The appellate court also increase the moral damages due to the heirs of Corpuz from P50,000 to P75,000.
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Drug traffickers in Indonesia can get the death penalty but terrorists responsible for deaths get 40 years--seems out of balance.
[Inquirer] At least nine people were killed on Tuesday in a firefight between Philippine troops and suspected Abu Sayyaf rebels in Bohol province, far from the terrorists' southern jungle bases in the region.
Five Abu Sayyaf rebels, three soldiers and a policeman were killed in the clash in the mountain village of Napo, Inabanga town. Chief of the Philippine National Police Ronald dela Rosa said troops and policemen attacked the rebels early Tuesday in Inabanga, where the gunmen had arrived aboard three fast boats.
The bandits entered Inabanga going upriver toward Napo on Monday night, Mayor Josephine Jumamoy said. She said residents of Napo reported the presence of the armed men to the police, who immediately sent security forces to the area.
Dela Rosa said the intruders took cover in three houses as the gun battle broke out. The firefight started early Tuesday morning and was still raging late in the afternoon. The Philippine Air Force joined the fray in the afternoon, dropping bombs on the gunmen's location.
The more than 60 rebels had either been forced out or killed in the two houses and the others were holed up and surrounded by government forces in the third house, Dela Rosa said.
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[MALAYA.PH] FIVE members of the Abu Sayyaf ...also known as al-Harakat al-Islamiyya, an Islamist terror group based in Jolo, Basilan and Zamboanga. Since its inception in the early 1990s, the group has carried out bombings, kidnappings, murders, head choppings, and extortion in their uniquely Islamic attempt to set up an independent Moslem province in the Philippines. Abu Sayyaf forces probably number less than 300 cadres. The group is closely allied with remnants of Indonesia's Jemaah Islamiya and has loose ties with MILF and MNLF who sometimes provide cannon fodder... group were killed in a firefight with government forces in Inabanga town in Bohol yesterday.
The government also had fatalities ‐ three soldiers and a policeman.
The Armed Forces said it was determining why the Abu Sayyaf is in Bohol, a known tourist destination, when it operates mainly in Sulu and Basilan ...Basilan is a rugged, jungle-covered island in the southern Philippines. It is a known stronghold of the Abu Sayyaf, bandidos, and maybe even orcs. Most people with any sense travel with armed escorts... . Sources said the group was out to carry out kidnappings in areas frequented by tourists.
The incident occurred days before the second leg of ministerial meetings of members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Panglao Island in Bohol, scheduled April 19 to 22. The delegates are due to discuss trade and economic issues.
Lt. Col. Ericson Rosana, public affairs chief of the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division, said residents monitored the landing of gunnies aboard three pump boats on Monday night in Sitio Ilaya, Barangay Napo. Troops from the Army’s 47th Infantry Battalion and coppers were then deployed to the area. The troops caught up with the group at around 5 a.m., leading to the firefight.
Rosana said a military aircraft launched an air strike against the group that had occupied three concrete houses. They have been cornered in an isolated part of the town.
"They (Abu Sayyaf) are in a cordon area, the troops are waiting for an assault order," said Rosana, adding the enemy was still putting up resistance.
Rosana said soldiers have recovered five enemy bodies in the area, along with three M16 and one M14 rifles and an improvised bomb.
Aside from the three slain soldiers and a policeman, another soldier and another policeman were also injured in the fighting, he said.
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