ISABELA CITY, Basilan – A total of six Abu Sayyaf Group returnees and six high-powered firearms were presented to Colonel B. Domingo Gobway, the Commander of 101st Infantry (Three Red Arrows) Brigade and Joint Task Force Basilan, during his visit at the Headquarters of the 4th Special Forces Battalion in Barangay Cabunbata, Isabela City, Basilan Province this Monday morning, 03 August 2020.
The surrendered firearms include five (5) M16A1 rifle, one (1) M1 US carbine, magazines, and ammunitions which were handed over by the ASG returnees who voluntarily surrendered to the “Dolphin Warriors” since the assumption of Colonel Gobway as the Commander of 101st Infantry Brigade last 09 July 2020.
This activity was also the first visit of the newly installed Brigade Commander to this unit as he was warmly welcomed by the troops. In the same manner, Colonel Gobway talked to the men and women of 4SFBn and expressed his support to the attainment of the unit’s mission.
“Sama-sama tayo, magtrabaho tayo. Hindi natin tatantanan ang mga kalaban.” Col. Gobway said.
He also encouraged the troops to never let their guard down in this fight against Covid-19 pandemic here in Basilan Province. “Salamat sa sakripisyo ng bawat isa…Mag-ingat sa lahat ng ginagawa na di mahawaan ng Covid, at palakasin ang resistensya ng katawan.”, Col. Gobway added.
Lieutenant Colonel Alex Ampati, the Commanding Officer of 4SFBn, likewise expressed his deepest appreciation for the Commander’s visit and affirmed his commitment to support the JTF Basilan mission as the unit perform its tasks for the overall peace and development of Basilan Province.
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