Gov't forces arrest ASG bandit in Sulu hospital

MANILA -- Government security forces arrested an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandit during operations in Jolo, Sulu Friday morning.Brig. Gen. Alan Arrojado, Joint Task Group Sulu commander, identified the arrested ASG bandit as Kadaffy Muktadil/Khadaffy Camsa, a resident of Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi.He was nabbed while undergoing treatment at the Integrated Provincial Hospital in Sulu at around 11:10 a.m.The suspect has an outstanding warrant of arrest for kidnapping issued by courts in Sandakan, Sabah.Arrojado said Muktadil is now being secured by the Jolo Municipal Police.He added that it is very likely the captured ASG bandit was among the group who abducted Malaysian Bernard Then and a female companion during a raid in Sandakan early this year. (PNA)FPV/PFN