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| MILF terms fall of Pentagon leader âmoro-moroâ |
| 2002-02-22 |
| The recent arrest of Pentagon gang leader Faisal Marohombsar was a âmoro-moroâ (staged play) aimed at covering up the involvement of police (in kidnapping activities), the Moro Islamic Liberation Front said yesterday. âIt was another form of deception staged by the police to protect their image,â said Eid Kabalu, MILF spokesman. Kabalu said Marohombsar was actually in possession of a safe conduct pass issued by no less than Philippine National Police chief Director General Leandro Mendoza when he was arrested by Manila policemen last week in a Quiapo hotel. On Wednesday, Marohombsar had claimed he was actually an âaction agentâ assigned by the government to infiltrate the Pentagon gang that was led by Tahir Alonto. This was denied by Chief Supt. Eduardo Matillano, PNP Region XI director, who doubted in a report to Camp Crame that Marohombsar was really a government agent. Yesterday, Marohombsar attempted to link Interior Secretary Joey Lina and General Mendoza to the activities of the Pentagon gang. During interrogation, Marohombsar reportedly claimed Lina and Mendoza knew about his activities. âThis is ridiculous, (but) at the same time, this is a serious matter that must be investigated thoroughly,â said North Cotabato Gov. Emmanuel Piñol. |
| Posted by:Fred |