The military on Saturday renewed its vow to fight terrorism in the country amid the recent apprehension of three alleged members of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and the surrender of three suspected remnants of the Islamic State (ISIS)-inspired Maute terrorist group in Mindanao.
Lieutenant General Arnel dela Vega (Photo courtesy of afpcgsc.ph / MANILA BULLETIN)
In Patikul, Sulu, Lt. Gen. Arnel Dela Vega, commander of Western Mindanao Command (WesMinCom), said three alleged ASG terrorists were captured in an encounter in Barangay Maligay on Thursday.
The three suspects were identified as Gafur Albani Absari, Medzfar Mangabong and Madjid Mangabong who were arrested by troops of the 5th Scout Ranger Battalion under Lt. Col. Mario Jomalesa.
Dela Vega congratulated the troops “for the aggressive measures taken in order to ensure that criminals will never be free to roam in the province.”
The three ASG terror suspects were turned over to 501st Brigade for proper disposition and filing of appropriate charges in coordination with the Sulu Provincial Police Office.
Meanwhile, in Masiu, Lanao del Sur, three suspected remnants of the Maute-ISIS terrorist group surrendered to Joint Task Force Ranao on Thursday through the local government officials.
Lt. Col. Edgar Villanueva, commander of the 49th Infantry Battalion, said the three Maute-ISIS suspects were subjected to custodial debriefing after they surrendered to authorities.
“They were recruited during the Marawi siege. However, they were not able to [be inserted] in the main battle area due to the relentless security efforts and checkpoints,” Villanueva said.
“One of them was involved in Pagayawan clash in June 2018,” he added, referring to the armed encounter between state security forces and ISIS terrorists in Pagayawan, Lanao del Sur.
Maj. Gen. Roseller Murillo, commander of Joint Task Force Zampelan, commended the troops that facilitated the surrender of the suspected Maute-ISIS remnants.
“We will continuously collaborate with different stakeholders and concerned citizens to encourage other Maute-ISIS remnants to surrender and go back to mainstream society,” Murillo noted.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/10/20/military-reaffirms-commitment-to-fight-terrorism/
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