50 more cases have been filed against Kato, et al.

Miami
September 3, 2008
Story: 50 more cases have been filed against Kato, et al.

The Task Force PALMA-P (Pigcawayan, Alamada, Libungan, Midsayap, Aleosan, and Pikit) has filed 50 more cases against Commander Ameril Umbra Kato and his supporters at North Cotabato Prosecutor’s Office, September 2, 2008.

The task Force PALMA is tasked to investigate the incidents and to secure the towns of Pigcawayan, Alamada, Libungan, Midsayap, Aleosan, and Pikit from any possible attacks.

Cases that were filed already reached about 110. 40 from it were arson, 28 murders which includes attempted and frustrated murder, 37 robbery in band, 2 serious illegal detention, 2 grave coercions and violation of the anti-cattle-rustling law.

The cases were filed against 105th Base Commander Ameril Umbra Kato, Cmdr Wahid Tondok, Cmdr Tha, Cmdr Abdul Bayan, Cmdr Jack Abas, Cmdr. Mohammad, Cmdr Bravo, Ismael Manalasal, Cmdr. Haun Sinadato, Rakman Sulaik, Kusain Sulaik and Mama Guiamilon, Cmdr. Usi Ampatuan, Nayag Timan, Datukan Montok, Tumalao Butuan and several others John Does.

The 50 cases filed are additional to the 60 cases already filed last August 19.

Meanwhile, PNP Chief Avelino Razon said that full alert status remains in Mindanao and in Manila. But, he believed that with the dissolution of the GRP peace panel would not worsen the situation in Mindanao. But, the PNP is planning to deploy about 3,500 policemen in Mindanao after Malacanang announced that they are now dissolving the peace panel.

Manila is still in full alert status because of possible spill over of what is happening in Mindanao in Manila.

“I believe the dissolution of the peace panel would not affect the situation in Mindanao,” Razon said. He added that the PNP will continue to implement peace and order in Mindanao especially now that it is Ramadan, the special occasion for the Muslim.