Maguindanao Massacre Update: Andal Ampatuan Jr Suspect

November 27th, 2009 posted by Philippines Review

November 27, 2009 Maguindanao massacre update news says that crime suspect, Andal Ampatuan Jr has been brought to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) last night and held him for questioning in the detention center of the NBI.

In an ambush interview with Andal Ampatuan Jr, the suspect denies any allegations that he is guilty and the reason why he went out is to prove that he is not hiding from the law. The killing of 57 people found in a mass grave is the most brutal election related crime in history of the Philippines and condemned as the most brutal killing of mediamen in history. Out of 57 killed, 22 were confirmed journalists according to a video report below. See photo of Andal Ampatuan Jr below.

Andal Ampatuan Jr

Andal Ampatuan Jr

Andal Ampatuan was held in government authority’s custody after how own brother, governor of ARMM (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao), Zaldy Ampatuan surrendered him to authorities, particularly to Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza.