Maute Group sniper arrested in Cubao
THE NATIONAL Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) arrested a suspected member of the Maute Group in Cubao, Quezon City on Monday. The suspect, identified as Unday Macadato, was nabbed for illegal possession of a caliber .45 firearm and grenade after a citizen reported that he was brandishing the gun and threatening neighbors and bystanders. Investigation revealed he was a sniper of the Maute Group and included in the government’s list of wanted terrorists. Police Chief Oscar D. Albayalde said terrorist members are known to lie low and try to earn money in Metro Manila to evade authorities. — Minde Nyl R. dela Cruz