Alleged cop killer falls

MANILA, Philippines - The man accused of killing a policeman during a sidewalk clearing operation in Baclaran last May was arrested Monday night.

Absamin Musa, 23, Parañaque City’s most wanted suspect, was arrested near the Baclaran Terminal Mall at about 10:30 p.m. by Chief Inspectors Fergen Torred and Michael Chavez.

Musa, alias Jamai Dimalutang, was under surveillance for several months for allegedly killing Police Officer 3 Maphlindo Prades on May 12.