Daughter of slain Anakpawis chair nabbed for alleged possession of guns, explosives

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TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan, Philippines — Police in Cagayan province said they seized an M-16 assault rifle, a magazine, two hand grenades, and ammunition from the 32-year-old daughter of slain Anakpawis chairperson and peace consultant Randall Echanis.

Amanda Socorro Echanis, alias Waya and Julian, was arrested for alleged illegal possession of firearms and explosives at Barangay Carupian in Baggao town around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, said Brig. Gen. Crizaldo Nieves, chief of the Cagayan Valley Police Regional Office.

She was with her 1-year-old baby when police arrested her.

Authorities accused Echanis of being the finance officer of the West Front-Komiteng Probinsya ng Cag…

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