BIFF commander arrested, son killed

COTABATO CITY, Maguindanao: The Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6ID) based in Camp Siongco in this province announced the arrest of a high-ranking leader of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) during a raid that also killed the rebel’s son on Tuesday night.

BIFF Vice Chairman for Internal Affairs and 4th Division Commander Hassan Indal, alias Abu Hassan and Tambako, is now undergoing interrogation after Tuesday’s arrest, 6ID spokesperson Army Captain Jo-ann Petinglay said. Indal’s son – Ali – died in a gunfight with the law enforcers.