The 2nd wife of ASGSL SAWADJAAN, a confirmed supporter of the Abu Sayyaf Group was arrested on the evening of March 5, 2022.
The subject person was identified as Nursitta Mahalli Malud. She was apprehended for the violation of R.A. 9561 (Illegal Possession of Explosives). Search warrant No. 2022-08-03 was issued by acting Provincial Judge Alsad H. Alfadz of RTC 9th Judicial Region, Patikul, Jolo, Sulu.
Accordingly, Malud is the one in charged with her husband’s finances. Allegedly, she has been receiving funds from unknown ASG local benefactors. Based on police reports, she funnels the collected monetary resources to the members of the said terrorist group (particularly those working under the leadership of SAWADJAAN) on the ground; who are tasked on the procurement and marketing of medical and IED components.
The following are the seized explosive and physical evidences:
- One (1) pc Cartridge 81mm
- Nine (9) inches Detonation Cord
- One (1) pc Blasting Cap
- 23 inches # 16 stranded wire attached to Blasting Cap
- One (1) pc 9-volt Battery (Energizer) with Snap Connector
- One (1) plastic container with arming switch, 15 inches #16 stranded wire loop type switch
- One (1) pc Electric Tape
- One (1) pc Lighter
- 15 meters nylon string
- One (1) shoulder Black Bag
- Green Notebook
- Assorted Identification Cards
- One (1) Black Keypad Samsung Phone
- One (1) White Samsung Android Phone
- One (1) Samsung J2 Android Phone
- Four (4) sim card
- Three (3) SD CARD
- Assorted Money Remittance Receipt
- One (1) LBC Encashment Form
Malud was held in custody by the personnel of Jolo MPS, while the seized physical pieces of evidence were handed over to CIDG PFU9. Explosives were kept by PECU, Sulu for proper documentation and disposition.
(Source: Area Police Command, Western Mindanao)