Troops of the Philippine Army’s 101st Infantry “Sajahitra” Battalion, along with the Luuk Municipal Police Station and barangay officials, arrested a suspect in a hacking incident during a joint operation in Barangay Mananti, Luuk, Sulu, on January 24.
The operation was launched around 8:00 p.m. after barangay officials reported a hacking incident at Sitio Kapaya, prompting a joint pursuit by Army, police, and local authorities.
Authorities identified the victim as Hussin Maddan, 28, who sustained an injury to his lower right ear and is now recovering at the Luuk District Hospital.
The suspect, identified as Aljubir Tali, 34, was turned over to the Luuk police for proper disposition, with investigators looking into a possible drug-related motive. Vince Lopez
Military officials cited strong inter-agency and community coordination, saying the swift response reflected effective AFP–PNP–LGU cooperation in maintaining peace and public safety in the area.
