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| 7 Abu Suffia members surrender |
| 2006-04-12 |
| Seven members of the al-Qaeda-linked Abu Suffia gang voluntarily surrendered to the military in the province of Sarangani, a top military official announced. Armed Forces of the Philippines' 4th Civil Relations Group (CRG) chief Lt. Col. Oscar Lasangue said the militants are followers of Akmad Yusop, whose group is affiliated with the al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf, operating in the areas of Maitum, Lake Sebu and Palimbang in Sarangani province. Lasangue identified them as Eddie Tungkay alias Tafilak, Daniel Bon alias Otig, Luna Tungkay alias Hamsa, Josen Tungkay alias Josen, Richard Tungkay alias Maglam, Israel Tungkay alias Dod, and Ludy Gaday alias Ludy. The former members of the militant group said they were merely used by Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon as security guard and tour guides in Sarangani province. Hapilon alias Salahuddin has a P11 million bounty in his head. Hapilon is one of the Basilan-based Abu Sayyaf leaders who fled to remote areas in Mindanao to escape authorities. Hapilon, like Khadafy Janjalani and Jainal Antel Sali alias Abu Solaiman were involved in the 2001 kidnapping of Americans Guillermo Sobero and missionary couple Martin and Gracia Burnham. Lasangue said the Abu Sayyaf movements are limited and are no longer capable of committing terror actions as the military offensive continues with great intensity coupled by the people's support in the government's anti-terror campaign. |
| Posted by:Dan Darling |
| #1 The Abu Suffia were a gang that extorted money from the locals near Palembang. Like the article said when the Abu Sayyaf came to the Kraan River to hide and plan missions they were escorted by the Abu Suffia. These guys were intorduced to the Abu Sayyaf by the MILF leadership in the town and protected by the MILF. THey are really nothing more than punks that carried bags for the Abu Sayyaf. |
| Posted by: 49 Pan 2006-04-12 08:49 |