Cop found to be a member of Abu Sayyaf Group

A Philippine National Police (PNP) member was allegedly found to be a member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).

This Sunday, PNP Chief Gen Guillermo Eleazar presented Masckur Adoh Patarasa, who was arrested last Friday in a joint police operation.

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Patarasa, also known as alias “Makong” or “Omair Sali Taib,” is facing a kidnapping case with serious illegal detention in a court in Isabela City, Basilan, according to Eleazar.

Patarasa is also said to be a finance and logistics liaison officer of Dawla Islamiya and Abu Sayyaf Group and a participant in Martial Law Arrest Order No. 1 during the Marawi siege in 2017.

The investigation revealed that Patarasa planned to send funds to Abu Sayyaf members who were fighting in Marawi.

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Patarasa is also said to be the brother-in-law of Isnilon Hapilon, one of the leaders on the side of the terrorists in the Marawi siege.

In 2015, Patarasa, an active non-uniformed personnel at the Banguingui Municipal Police Station in Sulu, joined the PNP.

According to Eleazar, the screening of applicants entering the PNP will be tightened.

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Cop found to be a member of Abu Sayyaf Group

“Kaya ayaw natin na makapasok sila sa palakasan or padrino system,” said Eleazar.