Through the intensified operation of the government forces and the strong collaboration with the local government units, 2 Abu Sayyaf Group members individually surrendered in Sulu on Tuesday (February 26).
Jul-Amri Sali a.k.a Pujong, 27 years old, married, resident of Barangay Bulangsih, Panamao, Sulu, and a member of the ASG under Radulan Sahiron, surrendered to the troops of the Marine Battalion Landing Team-3 at its headquarters in Barangay Seit, Poblacion, Panamao, Sulu.
Sali also turned over his M1 Garand rifle.
The successful surrender was facilitated by the MBLT-3 led by Lieutenant Colonel Ramil Holgado under the Philippine Marine Ready Force-Sulu led by Colonel Armel Tolato, the local government of Panamao, and Barangay officials of Bulangsih headed by Chairman Alnajar Abdulhan.
Sali is the son of ex-ASG member Basari Sali who just recently surrendered (February 10, 2019).
Additionally, another ASG member submitted himself to the troops of the 21st Infantry Battalion in Barangay Danag, Patikul, Sulu on the same day.
A.k.a Sibih is a resident of Barangay Lower Binuang, Talipao, Sulu and worked under the leadership of ASG sub leader Idang Susukan.
According to a.k.a Sibih, he decided to surrender because of the struggles they are experiencing due to the pressure imposed by the government forces.
“Sa tuwing may nasusugatan sa mga kasamahan namin sa mga engkwentro sa militar, pinapabayaan lang ni Idang at hindi tinutulungan,” a.k.a Sibih said.
“Pinagbabantaan at tinatakot kami ni Idang na idadamay ang pamilya namin kapag kami ay sumuko,” he added.
A.k.a Sibih also turned over one M1 Garand rifle, magazine, and ammunitions.
“We welcome the surrenderers and they will be provided with all sorts of assistance for them to be able to start anew,” said Lieutenant General Arnel B. Dela Vega, commander of the Western Mindanao Command.
“The Western Mindanao Command through all of its Joint Task Forces will sustain the conduct of intensified military and intelligence operations to eliminate the remaining threats in the region,” LtGen Dela Vega added.
http://www.westmincom.com/2-sayyafs-yield-to-troops-in-sulu/
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