PNP says Misuari hands over Abu Sayyaf leader to Davao police

August 14, 2020

Nur Misurari, founding chairman of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), turned over Abu Sayyaf leader Anduljihad "Edang" Susukan to the Philippine National Police (PNP) Thursday in Davao City.

PNP chief General Archie Francisco Gamboa made this announcement Thursday night.

Gamboa said Susukan was turned over to the police at the residence of Misuari at Yñigue Subdivision, Barangay Ma-a.

“We thank Chairman Nur Misuari for facilitating the negotiation between the PNP headed by Police Col Kirby John Kraft, Davao City director and Edang Susukan,” said Gamboa.

Police officers initiated the negotiation after finding out that Susukan was brought to Davao City to seek medical attention.

“The PNP immediately advised Mayor Inday Sara Duterte who assured us of her full cooperation and assistance, to ensure the peaceful handover and orderly transfer of custody to proper authorities,” said  Gamboa.

The warrants of arrest served on Susukan were 23 cases of murder, five for kidnapping and serious illegal detention, and six for frustrated murder.

Susukan  will undergo a medical check up at the Camp Quintin Merecido Hospital before being turned over to the Armed Forces of the Philippines GHQ in Camp Aguinaldo.