Joint Task Force Sulu commander Brig. Gen. Arnel Dela Vega
advised the public, especially those in his area of operations, not to panic as
messages of alleged terrorist attacks continue to spike in social media.
Instead, he urged the latter to be more vigilant and alert.
"All information are being validated. The public is
advised not to panic but be vigilant and alert. Report any suspicious
individuals/groups or unattended bags or package to authorities. Do not touch
or remove unattended packages," Dela Vega stressed.
The public is also advised to carry out their daily routine
activities unless dire circumstances prevent them from doing such, he added.
"The aim of terrorists is to sow fear and panic by
means of bloodshed, destruction and intimidation. If we subscribe to their
threat even without them actually doing it, they succeeded in disturbing our
way of life," the commander stressed.
Dela Vega also said that should anyone receive text or any
information about supposed terror threat, send it to the AFP and PNP for
validation.
"It is also wise not to spread text or any message that
specifically details a supposed terroristic attack on a specific establishment
as this may only be a ploy by some interest groups riding on the issue,"
he added.
Dela Vega stressed the fight against terror is everyone's
responsibility and the country must unite againstterrorism.
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