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Abu bandit nabbed

Roel Pareño - The Philippine Star

July 3, 2017 | 4:00pm

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines– A suspected Abu Sayyaf bandit was arrested in Lamitan, Basilan on Sunday.

Ismael Gampal, who is facing charges of kidnapping and illegal detention, was collared by 19th Special Forces Company personnel led by Capt. Dexter Dantog at his safehouse in Barangay Bohe Yawas, said Col. Juvymax Uy, Joint Task Force Basilan commander.

Uy said an M16 rifle, ammunition, a bandoleer, a camouflage uniform and backpack were recovered from the suspect.

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