Maute suspects undergo inquest for rebellion

The Coast Guard arrested Farida Pangumping Romato (center), her brother Aljadid Pangompig Romato (right), and Farida’s alleged boyfriend Abdul Rahman Dimakatuh (left) at the Iloilo port on Sunday, June 18, 2017, for alleged ties to the Maute terror group. PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD PHOTO

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday conducted an inquest proceeding against suspected members of the Maute terrorist group arrested in Iloilo last Sunday.

Aljadid Pangompig Romato, alias Hadid, Farida Pangompig Romato and Abdulrahman Serad Dimakatuh underwent inquest for rebellion.

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An inquest is an informal and summary investigation conducted by the public prosecutor in a criminal case involving persons arrested and detained without the benefit of a warrant of arrest.

The inquest establishes whether the evidence is sufficient to seek court approval to keep the person in detention.

The inquest was conducted inside Camp Evangelista in Cagayan De Oro City.

The three were arrested while on board a 2Go vessel at the port of Iloilo reportedly bound for Manila. CBB