Alleged ASG member wanted for murder nabbed in Parañaque

An alleged Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) member who was reportedly involved in multiple crimes in Mindanao was nabbed in Parañaque City.

According to John Consulta’s report on “24 Oras” on Friday, members of the Southern Police District (SPD) Special Operations arrested 33-year-old Alpin Salahuddin. He has a standing arrest warrant for murder and attempted murder.

“Involved sa kidnappings sa area ng Zamboanga at Basulta area. Kung saan kasama siya sa listahan, pampito sya sa pinaghahanap ng mga otoridad,” said SPD Director Police Brigadier General Kirby Kraft.

(He was involved in kidnapping cases in Zamboanga and BaSulTa. He was among the top seven on the list of the most wanted persons.)

Allegedly recovered from the suspect were a .45 caliber gun, a grenade, and three identification cards with his photo but with different names and ages.

Salahuddin has been staying in Metro Manila for seven years as a construction worker.

“Kasama rin ang pagkakarekober natin sa kanyang cellphone kung saan makakakuha tayo ng impormasyon dito. Ang pakay ba niya sa Metro Manila ay magtago lang o may iba pa siyang purpose kung bakit siya narito,” he added.

(Among the evidence we recovered was his phone from which we can obtain more information on his activities in Metro Manila. Whether he was merely hiding or had other purposes.)

The suspect denied having links to the ASG.

“‘Yan ang di ko po alam, sir. Wala akong alam sa Abu Sayyaf...Trabaho ang sadya ko sir para sa mga anak ko,” he added.

(I am not a member of the ASG. I am here for work.) — Sundy Mae Locus/DVM, GMA Integrated News