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AFP-PNP joint operation nets suspected local terror group member in Zamboanga City


Operatives from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested a suspected member of a local terrorist groupin Barangay Arena Blanco in Zamboanga City on Tuesday.

“The arrested personality was identified as Anerson Manambahi Tungayao, a.k.a. Ganison, a criminal group member who is also affiliated with the Sulu-based local terrorist group,” said WestMinCom Commander Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr. said in a statement. 

He added that the troops recovered one M16 rifle and one short magazine loaded with ammunition from the suspect.

“A.k.a. Ganison is a resident of Barangay Tapanayan, Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte, and was positively identified by Rex Triplitt as one of his abductors,” Vinluan said.

Tungayao was brought to the headquarters of the Anti-Kidnapping Group-9 in Camp Batalla, Barangay Cawa-Cawa, in Zamboanga City for filing of appropriate charges.

“His link to the local terrorist group was attested by his participation in the kidnapping of KV (kidnap victim) Rex Triplitt in Sirawai on September 16, 2020, along with the Sulu-based LTG (local terrorist group) led by Injam Yadah,” said.

“Our troops, in close collaboration with and support from our counterparts, sustain the law enforcement efforts targeting the lawless elements here in Mindanao,” he added.

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