Seven active members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) under Bungos Faction yielded at the Headquarters of the 7th Infantry (Tapat) Battalion in Barangay Midtimbang, Datu Angal Midtimbang, Maguindanao on April 6, 2020.
The surrenderors were identified as: Commander Naot Palaguyan, a.k.a. Abu Hamdan; a.k.a. Akbal Abpi; a.k.a. Jimmy Angkana; a.k.a. Nguda Sangkina; a.k.a. Tato Tio; a.k.a. Aries Abdul; and a.k.a. Danga Pindaliday, they are relatives residing in Barangays Darampua and Angkayamat, Sultan Sa Barongis.
"They were members of the BIFF under “Bungos Factions” operating in the provinces of Maguindanao and Cotabato. Said group was held responsible for the bombing incidents in Tacurong City and Cotabato City that inflicted fatal casualties," said Ltcol Romel Valencia, Commanding Officer, 7th Infantry Battalion.
The surrenderors handed over one homemade Cal. 50 rifle “Barit”; one homemade Garand rifle; one homemade Thomson; one homemade shotgun; one homemade Uzi.
"Our troops conduct series of intensified stakeholder engagement to encourage the remaining terrorists to surrender and cooperate with the government," said Maj. Gen. Diosdado Carreon, Joint Task Force Central commander.
Said surrenderors revealed that they opted to return to the folds of law due to the hardships, abuses, and discriminations from their commanders.
They were also tired of running and hiding from the government forces who continuously pursue them.
"Congratulations to the officers and men of the JTF Central," said Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, WestMinCom commander.
"We are gaining grounds, let us sustain the momentum," he added.
The successful surrender was facilitated by the troops of the 7IB in collaboration with former Mayor Datu Nathaniel Midtimbang who provided Immediate Cash Assistance to the surrenderors.
Subject personalities will be provided with all sorts of assistance in their reintegration.
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