by anyajulia | Oct 9, 2008 | Headlines, National News
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are getting support from the Muslim populace in conducting law enforcement operations against the lawless Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) led by Abdullah Macapaar alias Commander Bravo.
Major Benedicto Manquiquis, Commanding Officer of the 1st Civil Military Operations Unit, 1st Infantry Division of the Philippine Army said in a press briefing.
According to Manquiquis, some Muslims have volunteered to help the military in distributing the “wanted” leaflets of Commander Bravo. The materials show the bounty for those who can give information that that would lead to the capture of Bravo.
“This shows that even Bravo’s fellow Muslim brothers wants him to be captured soon,” he added.
The AFP officer also stressed that the identity of the informant will be kept a secret and the reward will be given when Bravo will be captured dead or alive. (PIA/Bohol)
by anyajulia | Sep 19, 2008 | Headlines, National News
Government forces got boost from local executives in Lanao who vowed all out support on the ongoing police operations aimed at capturing the rogue band of Moro rebel leader Abdulrahman Macapaar alias Commander Bravo.
Lanao del Norte governor Khalid Dimaporo said authorities must not stop in their efforts to capture Macapaar and his group of about 300 rebels who burned houses, killed civilians, raped women and looted stores in several towns of the province.
Police authorities have already filed some 49 criminal cases against Macapaar, practically making them the most wanted criminals in the country.
Dimaporo, himself a Muslim, said it is not only the Christians that were victims of the atrocities of Bravo’s group, but, also Muslim residents who were displaced from their abodes, fearing they will be caught in a crossfire between the rebels and pursuing soldiers.
He said several municipal mayors in the province have put up monetary rewards for those who can lead authorities to the neutralization of Bravo and his followers. (PIA/Bohol)
