Gov. Mujiv Hataman of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has ordered the arrest of persons posing as Land Transportation Office (LTO) field personnel who were allegedly extorting money from commuters in Maguindanao.

“Magbibigay tayo ng sample para Makita nilang seryoso tayo, ipakukulong natin sila, [We’ll give them a sample of how serious I am in getting rid of corruption in ARMM, I will lock them up in jail],” Hataman said in a radio interview.

“Help us identify who are these highway robbers and modern day extortionists,” Hataman said, addressing the public.

The governor also cited reports that hauler truck drivers had been complaining of extortion.

“Even if they have no traffic violations, they are asked to shell out money, this is too much for our hapless commuters,” he said.

Reports from motorists in the province reveal that the said fake LTO personnel ask them to shell out P1,500 for alleged traffic violations that the poseurs did not understand.