A Dawlah Islamiya supporter laid down his arms to government forces in Lanao del Sur yesterday, April 8.
Saiven Datukunug surrendered to the 49th Infantry Battalion and the municipal government of Lumba Bayabao, led by ABC president Minda Dagalangit and Municipal Administrator Mahar Dagalangit, at 10am yesterday.
Datukunug, a resident of Barangay Cadayunan, Lumbanayague, also yielded a Caliber .30 US Carbine rifle. Datukunug provided food stuff to Dawlah Islamiya- Maute fighters engaged by troops during the Haribon operations in Butig, Lanao del Sur in 2016.
He provided transport to Dawlah Islamiya-Maute membersfrom Lumbaca Unayan area to Bayang in Lanao del Sur during the conduct of combat operations of the 103rd Brigade from Lumbaca Unayan area to Bayang in Lanao del Sur.
Datukunug underwent a custodial debriefing facilitated by the 49IB troops.
The surrendered firearm was brought to the headquarters of the 49IB for proper disposition and safekeeping.
Lieutenant General Arnel Dela Vega, Western Mindanao Command chief, said, “The Joint Task Force ZamPeLan sustains its campaign and coordination with the local government in Lanao del Sur to pursue Dawlah Islamiya fighters.”
“Tactical operations, including intelligence buildup, continue on the ground. This will compel the rest of the fighters to surrender to government troops as we sustain the pressure in Lanao.”
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