DATU PIANG, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR – A coordinated law enforcement operation led to the successful arrest of a high-value target identified as Alias “Dhen Adam,” a 23-year-old resident of Barangay Buayan, at around 10:30 AM on April 30, 2025.
The joint operation, spearheaded by the Datu Piang Municipal Police Station, was carried out through the service of a warrant of arrest at the suspect’s residence. Alias “Dhen Adam” is listed as the Top 6 Most Wanted Person at the municipal level, Top 7 at the provincial level, and Top 9 at the regional level.
Multiple units joined forces in the operation, including:
- 85th Special Action Company (SAC), RMFB as surveillance and reconnaissance elements
- 83SAC, RMFB as the main tactical unit
- 44SAC, 4SAB with personnel from 81SAC, RMFB/Sniper Unit as blocking force and road security
- Quick Response Forces from 73SAC, 7SAB and 43SAC, 4SAB
- Supporting units from MAPIO, 12ISU AIR P.A., PIU Maguindanao del Sur, 1st and 4th MP, 2nd PMFC MDS, and MDSPIT RIU 15
The suspect was arrested on the strength of several warrants:
- Violation of Section 4(b) of Republic Act 11479 (Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020), under Criminal Case Nos. 2022-13155 and 2022-13157, issued by RTC Branch 1, Iligan City – no bail recommended.
- Direct Assault with Multiple Frustrated Murder (Article 148, Revised Penal Code), under Criminal Case No. 2022-13156, issued by RTC Branch 14, Cotabato City – bail set at Php 120,000.
Police reported that the suspect was informed of his rights in a language he understood. He also underwent a mandatory physical and medical examination in line with RA 9745 (Anti-Torture Act of 2009), which was properly recorded.
Alias “Dhen Adam” is now under police custody at the Datu Piang Municipal Police Station pending further legal proceedings and the return of the served warrants to the issuing courts.
Authorities hailed the operation as a testament to the Philippine National Police’s unwavering commitment to dismantling terror networks and maintaining peace and security in conflict-affected communities.