WESTMINCOM: 2 high-powered firearms handed over by 3 BIFF surrenderors

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Website (Dec 13, 2019): 2 high-powered firearms handed over by 3 BIFF surrenderors (By PIO Western Mindanao Command)



The intensified focused and intelligence operations of the 40th Infantry Battalion led to the yielding of 3 members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and handing over of their undocumented firearms at 10am of December 11, 2019.



Ustadz Yasser Saligan, a.k.a, Morsid, a BIFF member under Karialan Faction, together with Norudin Dalinding, and Omar Tatang, all residents of Sitio Balagon, Barangay Midpandacan, General Salipada K. Pendatun, Maguindanao, surrendered bringing along one M14 rifle with one magazine; one M1 Garand Rifle; and five rounds of 7.62mm, five rounds Caliber .30, and two rounds 81mm UXO ammunitions.



“Our sustained campaigns in ending terrorism in our area of operations compel more terrorists to surrender and return to the mainstream society,” said Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the Western Mindanao Command.

“I commend the troops of the Joint Task Force Central under Major General Carreon for their commitment and significant accomplishments during my incumbency as the commander of WestMinCom,” Lt. Gen. Sobejana added.

Said surrenderors and their firearms were brought to headquarters, 40IB in Barangay Tual, President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat for proper documentation.

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