DESTROYED. A military road roller destroys loose firearms during demilitarization ceremonies inside the 6th Infantry Division (ID) headquarters in Camp Siongco, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao on Friday (Oct. 25, 2019). Army chief Lt. Gen. Macairog S. Alberto led the event, which was part of the 6ID's 32nd foundation anniversary. (Photo courtesy of 6ID)
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao -- The Philippine Army chief led the destruction of more than 400 loose firearms here as part of the 32nd foundation anniversary of the 6th Infantry Division (ID) on Friday.
Lt. Gen. Macairog S. Alberto watched as 6ID personnel destroyed the 458 assorted illegal and high-powered guns inside the division headquarters using a road roller.
“It was a ceremonial demilitarization,” Maj. Gen. Diosdado Carreon, 6ID chief, said in a statement.
Most of the guns were turned over by local government executives in Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat and parts of Lanao del Sur and North Cotabato, as part of the implementation of martial law in Mindanao.
Some were recovered during military operations against lawless elements in the 6ID’s area of operation.
Western Mindanao Command chief, Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, lauded Carreon, the 6ID troopers, and its support units for the successful campaign against illegal and loose guns.
“Congratulations to the 6th Infantry Division for your 32 strong years of service to the people and the state, and your numerous accomplishments,” Sobejana said in a separate statement.
Carreon said the campaign will continue, and will even be intensified, as the Army believes more unlicensed and loose firearms are still in the hands of civilians not authorized to possess guns.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1084290
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