From GMA News Online (Nov 12, 2019): 2 Maute members surrender in Lanao del Sur
Two Maute group members have surrendered to the 49th Infantry Battalion in Masiu, Lanao del Sur, according to Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) spokesman Major Arvin Encinas.
Camar Gampong Musa and Nasroding Comayog Patiilan with their supporters Badroding Gampong Patiilan and Pacalinog Patiilan Comayog laid down arms on Monday.
The surrenderees were presented to the Association of Barangay Captains President, Sarip Rangiris Acob, before bEing brought to the battalion headquarters for custodial briefing.
“This accomplishment is attributed to the intelligence units who never falter in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities,” Brigadier General Bagnus Gaerlan, acting commander of the Joint Task Force ZamPeLan, said in a statement.
Musa and Patiilan surrendered one Caliber 5.56mm M16A1-Elisco Rifle, one Colt 45 pistol, 70 rounds of Caliber 5.56 ammunition, five rounds Caliber .45mm ammunition, one long steel magazine, three short steel magazine, one long plastic magazine, three short plastic magazine, and one bandolier.
The firearms were temporarily placed under the custody of the battalion for safekeeping.
“We are delighted by their decision to return to the mainstream of society instead of engaging in armed confrontations,” WestMinCom Commander Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana said.
“We attributed our success to the local officials of Masiu for their untiring support on our campaign against terrorism that resulted to the surrender of terrorist members, whom to come out for it is but more fulfilling to end terrorism without a single bloodshed,” he added.
The surrender was facilitated by the Alpha Company, in coordination with the local government unit of Masiu.
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/715227/2-maute-members-surrender-in-lanao/story/
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