PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur -- Residents of the Lanao del Norte town of Nunungan have surrendered 10 loose high-powered firearms to military authorities, officials said Friday.
Brig. Gen. Thomas Sedano Jr., commander of the Army's 2nd Mechanized Brigade, said the surrender of the firearms on Thursday was made possible by Nunungan’s local government.
“We thank them for their trust and support to our troops in contributing to the peace and development in the municipality (of Nunungan),” Sedano added.
He said the firearms included eight Garand rifles, one caliber .30 machine gun, and one 40-mm. grenade launcher.
Major Gen. Roseller Murillo, commander of the Army’s 1st Infantry Division, has commended the efforts of the troops and stakeholders involved in the surrender of the firearms.
“The continuous surrender of loose firearms will minimize the crimes and atrocities and will further lead to a more progressive community,” said Murillo, who is also commander of the Joint Task Force Zampelan (the Zamboanga Peninsula and Lanao provinces).
“We will continuously work together with stakeholders in bringing just and lasting peace in our area of operation,” he added.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1056042
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