The suspect in the deadly bombing attack in Basilan province in southern Philippines two months ago was arrested Tuesday in a hospital in Zamboanga City, a police official said.
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Ajid Jalil alias Ajid Jainul, allegedly a member of the al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf group, was arrested at 10 a.m. after he was discharged from Camp Navarro General Hospital, according to Senior Superintendent Antonio Mendoza of the Basilan provincial police.
Jalil is facing multiple murder charges for his alleged involvement in the April 13 bombing near the Basilan National High School grandstand in Isabela City, which killed 15 people, including three Marine soldiers.
The suspect was arrested by virtue of a warrant issued by Judge Danilo Bucoy of the Isabela City Regional Trial Court Branch 2, Mendoza said.
He said the suspect had to stay in the hospital for months after he sustained multiple injuries from the bombing.
Jalil underwent tactical interrogation upon his arrest and will be turned over to the courts before he is imprisoned, according to the police official.
The Abu Sayyaf has been blamed for various kidnap-for-ransom and bombing activities in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, as well as in Metro Manila. - Andreo Calonzo/KBK
