ZAMBOANGA CITY-- An Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)-linked crime syndicate member was killed in a law enforcement operation in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, police said Thursday.
Capt. Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) information officer, identified the suspect as Ibrahim Anduhol of the Barahama Ali crime syndicate.
The Barahama Ali crime group--allegedly engaged in kidnapping, robbery, and other criminal activities--is linked with the ASG led by sub-leader Rakib Abdurahman, Duco said.
Anduhol was killed in a shootout during a law enforcement operation around 2:35 a.m. Thursday in Barangay Upper Pangi, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, Duco said.
Duco said the shootout broke out after Anduhol, armed with a caliber .45 pistol, opened fire on law enforcers, prompting them to retaliate.
Police recovered two caliber .45 pistols with ammunition, an M-16 “Baby Armalite” rifle, and suspected shabu, Duco said.
He said Anduhol, who had a standing warrant of arrest for murder, was involved in killing a soldier and kidnappings of a businesswoman in Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay, and a businessman in Kabasalan in 2018.
Duco said the suspect was also involved in the killing of Patrolman Arthur Decena on December 6, in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. (PNA)
