ISABELA CITY, Basilan – Suspects in the killing of a soldier and three others surrender to the military afternoon of July 5, 2020.
Four suspects who allegedly killed Private First Class Mark Anthony L. Monte, two Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) of Bohe Lebbung Patrol Base and one civilian surrendered to the 4th Special Forces Battalion after relentless pursuit operation of the combined forces from the 18th Infantry Battalion, 4th Special Forces Battalion, and the local PNP. The suspected gunmen turned themselves in to the Barangay Chairman of Bohe Lebbung and asked assistance to surrender.
The alleged gunmen were identified as Karim Manisan, 31 years old; Saham Mohammad, 45 years old; Lito Manisan, 45 years old; and Ayatula Mohammad, 40 years old, who are all residents of Barangay Bohe Lebbung, Tipo-Tipo, Basilan Province.
Four high-powered firearms were also surrendered by the above-mentioned suspects. These include two (2) M16A1 rifle, one (1) M14 US rifle, and one (1) M1 US carbine with several magazines and ammunitions.
According to the suspects, they are aware of the charges filed against them and they are ready to face the consequences of their actions. The suspects were then turned over to the local PNP for further investigation and proper custody. It can be recalled last Friday evening, July 3, a shooting incident transpired at Barangay Bohe Lebbung in Tipo-Tipo Municipality which resulted to the death of PFC Monte, two CAA and one civilian. Other two CAA and two civilians were also wounded.
The combined military forces are still pursuing the other suspected gunmen who are still at large, and vows to ensure that justice will be accorded to the victims.
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