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Abu Sayyaf Leader Wanted by US Voices Intent to Surrender

A ranking Abu Sayyaf leader with one-million-US-dollar reward on his head by US government, voiced his willingness to surrender, and help the local government restore peace and order in war-torn Basilan island in the south, according to media reports.


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A ranking Abu Sayyaf leader with one-million-US-dollar reward on his head by US government, voiced his willingness to surrender, and help the local government restore peace and order in war-torn Basilan island in the south, according to media reports.

Hamsiraji Sali, the most wanted bandit leader, confirmed that the Army intelligence officers have been making efforts to effect his surrender. "I want to be of help to the president because just like our mothers, we could see her already tired of the situation here in Basilan," Sali said.

"It (planned surrender of Sali) is a good development. If he is really sincere in surrendering, then we would arrange for it but he has to face the cases for his crimes committed against the people," military spokesman Eduardo Purificacion said, adding, "He should be given a full trial as all Filipino citizens are entitled to."

Sali is one of five Abu Sayyaf leaders whom the U.S. had put upa five-million-dollar reward for their capture and eventual prosecution. The other four are Khadaffy Janjalani, Abu Sabaya, Isnilon Hapilon and Abu Solaiman.

Sali, however, said he would not surrender to former military Southern Command chief Lieutenant General Ernesto Carolina, who isalso the incoming deputy chief of staff of the military.

Sali, who is believed to have kidnapped and murdered several US citizens, reportedly insisted that the troops retreat from Basilan,a lair of the Abu Sayyaf group, before he finally turns himself into the authorities.

The Abu Sayyaf is a small rebel group notorious for its kidnapping raids in the southern Philippines. They have been branded a terrorist group by Manila and Washington with links to Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda network.


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