Father of Maute brothers nabbed

The father of the Maute brothers, who are leading the fight against the military in Marawi City, has been arrested.

Nabbed was Cayamora Maute, father of Omar and Abdullah Maute.

He allegedly owns the house in Barangay Mapandi where at least P 75-million worth of funds in the forms of checks and cash were seized.

The elder Maute is said to have confirmed his identity to the authorities.

Cayamora Maute is reportedly wanted for several criminal cases.

He was nabbed on Tuesday at a military checkpoint in Sirawan, Toril, Davao City.

He has been brought to Davao City Police Office.