The Supreme Court has directed the Cagayan de Oro City Regional Trial Court to handle all cases against members of the Maute group and their sympathizers. The tribunal, in en banc session on Tuesday, mandated the CDO court to act swiftly on all cases arising from the group’s takeover of Marawi City. Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre 2nd made the request after meeting with government prosecutors in Mindanao who aired their concern in prosecuting cases against members of the terrorist group. The tribunal said that arrested terrorists or those charged with violating RA 9372 should be detained at Camp Evangelista in Patag, Cagayan De Oro City. Court Administrator Jose Midas Marquez was directed to coordinate with the Commanding General of the Fourth Infantry Division to put in place “appropriate security measures.”The detention facilities must be under the supervision and control of the CDO court.

Source: Manila Times June 06, 2017 12:21 UTC