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People of the Philippines Vs. Madum Ganih

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Appellee, versus RODRIGO AWID alias “NONOY” and MADUM GANIH alias “COMMANDER MISTAH” and also known as “MIS,” Accused. MADUM GANIH alias “COMMANDER MISTAH” and also known as “MIS,” Appeellant.

G.R. No. 185388 | 2010-06-16

DECISION


ABAD, J.:

This is a kidnapping for ransom case where the complainant identified one of the accused as he stood with three others in front of the police station while she sat in her tinted vehicle.

The Facts and the Case

On May 31, 2001 the city public prosecutor filed a second amended information[1] for kidnapping with ransom and serious illegal detention against the accused Madum Ganih alias "Commander Mistah" or "Mis," Rodrigo Awid alias "Nonoy," Ernesto Andagao alias "Nestor," and three others who were known only by the names of "Adjing," "Hasbi," and "Maing" before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Zamboanga City, Branch...