Philippines capture top MILF terrorist

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The Philippines army says it has captured a top Muslim rebel, Camarudin Hadji Ali, a claim denied by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

The military claim came after days of fighting between the army and another rebel group, Abu Sayyaf, in which more than 30 rebels were killed.[...]

"Ali is a leader of the MILF's 105th Base Command under Ameril Umbrakato, who are both wanted for a series of deadly attacks last year in Mindanao," regional army spokesman Colonel Jonathan Ponce said.

He said Camarudin Hadji Ali, also known as Commander Mudi, was picked up at his wife's home in Cotabato City, on Mindanao, which was under surveillance by the police and military.