Radullan Sahiron

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Radullan Sahiron
Federal Bureau of Investigation photo of Radullan Sahiron
Bornc. 1952 or 1955[1]
Patikul, Philippines
Other namesRadullon Sahiron[2]
Commander Putol
Known forLeader of the militant group Abu Sayyaf
PredecessorKhadaffy Janjalani
ChildrenIsmin Sahiron (killed August 2006)

Radullan Sahiron (born 1952 or 1955) is a Filipino Islamic militant who is the leader of Abu Sayyaf. He is said to have taken command of the organization following the death of Khadaffy Janjalani in September 2006.

History

Sahiron was born in Kabbon Takas,

nom de guerre, Commander Putol; putol is Filipino
for "cut off".

Personal Information

Aliases Radullan Sahiron, Radulan Sahiron, Raddulan Sahirun, Commander Putol
Place of Birth Kabbon Takas, Patikul, Jolo, Philippines
Hair Gray
Eyes Black
Height 5'6"
Weight 140 Pounds
Build Slight
Race Asian
Sex Male
Citizenship Filipino
Languages Tausug, Arabic
Scars and Marks Right arm amputated above the elbow

[3]

Militant activity

Sahiron is

United States District Court, Washington, D.C., on 27 February 2007, and was charged with hostage taking, aiding and abetting and causing an act to be done. An arrest warrant was issued on the same date.[3]

Sahiron allegedly played a role in the May 2001 Dos Palmas kidnappings of three U.S. citizens, including Martin and Gracia Burnham, and 17 Filipinos from a tourist resort in Palawan. Several of the hostages, including US citizen Guillermo Sobero, were murdered.[4]

Sahiron is believed to have masterminded the 2008 kidnapping of Filipina broadcast journalist Ces Drilon.[5]

In July 2016, 130 Sahiron-led Abu Sayyaf fighters battled against the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the jungles of Patikul town in Sulu province. One government soldier was killed and six wounded while the army claimed 9 militants were killed and 13 injured.[6]

Sahiron reportedly sent surrender feelers to the AFP's Western Mindanao Command in April 2017, with the condition that he would remain in the custody of Philippine authorities and not be extradited to the United States.[7]

Reports of death

Sahiron, who was rumored to be in poor health, reportedly died in Sulu in 2023 though the AFP acknowledged that they did not have concrete evidence of Sahiron's death.[8]

See also

References

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Department of Justice.

  1. ^ "COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2018/2005". EUR-Lex. 10 December 2005.
  2. ^ Fisher, Matthew (28 April 2016). "Manhunt on for elusive, one-armed leader of Abu Sayyaf in Philippines". National Post. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  3. ^ a b c Federal Bureau of Investigation. "Most Wanted - Raddulan Sahiron". Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  4. ^ United States Department of State. "Rewards for Justice - Wanted: Radullan Sahiron". Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  5. GMA News
    . 15 November 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  6. ^ "Philippine military assaults kill 9 Abu Sayyaf extremists". The Daily Star Lebanon. Associated Press. 7 July 2016. Archived from the original on 10 February 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  7. ^ Pareño, Roel (13 April 2017). "Senior Abu Sayyaf leader bares plan to surrender". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  8. ^ Sadongdong, Martin (23 May 2023). "AFP validating death of ASG chief 'Commander Putol'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
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