Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (Oct 9, 2020): 6 local terrorists yield in Maguindanao
Six members of the local terrorist group chose to return to the fold of the law and handed over their firearms amid the intensified focused and civil-military operations launched by the military and the ameliorating support of the local government and the peace-loving people in Maguindanao.
Rogial Manalasal, Talusan Manalasal, Bin Batingkal, Omar Manalasal, Sangutin Kabilan, and Montasir Kanao yielded to the troops of the 40th Infantry Battalion at 1:30 p.m., October 8, 2020.
“This only manifests that we are continuously gaining ground. Due to the dwindling of their manpower and capabilities, the local terrorists are now compelled to leave their lairs and return to the mainstream society,” said Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Commander, Western Mindanao Command.
“We are encouraging the remaining militants to lay down their arms and join the government in working for the coveted peace and progress here in Mindanao,” Lt. Gen. Vinluan added.
The six turned over two Garand rifles, one rocket-propelled grenade, one Barrette rifle, and one M79 grenade launcher.
“We will continue to employ more pressure on the ground to force the local terrorist to cross the line,” said Maj. Gen. Juvymax Uy, JTF Central Commander.
“Nonetheless, we are also intensifying our non-combat operations to convince them to yield and avail of the livelihood programs of the government,” Maj. Gen. Uy added.
The surrendered personalities are currently undergoing custodial debriefing at the 40IB headquarters in Barangay Tual, President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat.
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