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| Abu Sabaya's sister arrested |
| 2004-09-03 |
| The elder sister of slain Abu Sayyaf spokesman Abu Sabaya was apprehended Friday morning by combined government troops in Isabela City, Basilan. Reports reaching Camp Crame identified the arrested suspect as Satra Abdullah Up Tilao, 40 years old, and was arrested by members of the Army's 103rd Infantry Brigade and the Basilan Provincial Police around 9 a.m. in Tabuk village as arresting agents were armed with search warrant issued by Judge Loriel Pahimana for charges of kidnapping, purchasing and financial logistical requirements. Tilao is now under the custody of the Isabela City police station, who, according to reports, was involved during the height of the Basilan hostage crisis and supported members of the bandit group by providing food and financial support. Tilao is said to be the "ate" of Abu Sabaya, who was believed to be killed during a sea encounter with government troops in Subico, Zamboanga del Norte on June 1 of last year. Abu Sayyaf's top honcho Khadaffy Janjalani is still at large and is believed to be hiding in the jungles of Sultan Kudarat. |
| Posted by:Dan Darling |