Abu tagged in Dos Palmas kidnapping nabbed

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines  – Joint police and military security forces captured on Sunday an Abu Sayyaf member tagged in the Dos Palmas kidnapping 11 years ago. 

Basilan provincial police commander Senior Superintendent Alex Linesis identified the suspect as Aldo Amsawi, alias Aldo Asani, a follower of slain Abu Sayyaf chieftain Khadaffy Janjalani.

The suspect was arrested during a checkpoint operation in Barangay Maganda, Lamitan City. 

At least four warrants of arrest for serious illegal detention were filed against Amsawi since 2000.

Amsawi was tagged in the mass kidnapping of students and teachers in Sumisip, Basilan and the abduction of 20 Dos Palmas tourists, including three American nationals and 17 Filipinos.