The Army is concerned because the facility is near Lanao Del Sur, a province that is not within the Bangsamoro area
The Army is seeking to dismantle what it said is a newly-built training facility of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in an isolated area at the boundary of Iligan City and Lanao Del Sur province.
The Army has reported the violation of ceasefire provisions to the Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities, said Colonel Gilbert Gapay, commander of the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade that has responsibility over the area.
PEACE PARTNERS: File photo of MILF fighters celebrating after the signing of a peace deal with government
The Army said the facility is complete with obstacle courses and watch towers. It is likely two or 3 years old and is under the control of the 305th guerrilla unit of the MILF 103rd Base Command, said Gabay.
The MILF, which committed to lay down its arms, is not supposed to put up new training camps and embark on force and capability build-up.
Gabay said they are concerned because the facility is near Lanao Del Sur, a province that is not within the Bangsamoro area.
The information originated from local leaders, who were alarmed because of the MILF's recruitment of local residents. About 80 supposedly joined a recent training course in the facility.
"They alleged that MILF fighters under Abdul Sango Amoran of the 305th Guerrilla Unit recruited 85 Higaonon tribesmen and Maranaws from Bukidnon and brought to the camp from May 16 to 31 last year," according to a statement issued by the military heaquarters.
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