MOST WANTED MAUTE FAMILY MEMBERS
FAMILY TIES. While assuring everyone that no terrorist has been spotted in Cebu, the Cebu City Police Office released photos of several suspected terrorists, including (top row, from left) Cayamora Maute, Farhana Maute, Abdullah Maute, Omarkhayam Maute and (bottom row, from left) Mohammadkhayam Maute, Abdulrahman Maute, Abdul Azis Maute, and Hamza Maute. Anyone with information about them is advised to call 231-0018 or 0998-598-6269.
The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) released more than 90 official portraits of personalities who belong to the ISIS-inspired Maute terror group to the public after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered their arrest for rebellion in the ongoing siege in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur.
Chief Insp. Cristopher Navida, chief of the City Intelligence Branch, encouraged the public to report to the police possible sightings.
"They have not been sighted here but we appeal to the people of Cebu to help us in monitoring these personalities. Please report to the nearest police station if you see any of these persons so that we can conduct validation," Navida said.
Among the photos released were those of Maute brothers Omar and Abdullah and their mother Farhana.
The photos with hotline numbers of the CCPO were plastered in the city's 11 police stations and also disseminated on the police's different social media accounts.
"This is just a precaution. They have no presence in Cebu City as of this time because we don't want the attack in Marawi to happen here," Navida said.
The intelligence official said that they are coordinating with counterparts in western and northern Mindanao in monitor- ing movements of Maute group members to prevent any spillover from happening anywhere.
Hotels, pension houses and establishments were also given copies.
Security in Cebu was tightened after a lone gunman attacked Resorts World Manila in Pasay City on Friday.
The CCPO convened with various security officers to discuss security measures.
It also said that coastal barangays will also be protected to prevent possible entry of terrorists.
"We're not only focusing on the Maute group but also (on) other local terrorists like Abu Sayyaf," Navida said.