 He lost his right arm, described as amputated above the elbow, fighting security forces in the 1970s, hence his "nom de guerre", Commander Putol; "putol" is Filipino for "cut off".Sahiron is said to be in his 70s.Sahiron is wanted by the United States government which has put a $1,000,000 bounty on his head through their Rewards for Justice Program.