Posted to Kalinaw News (Nov 25, 2020): Local Terrorist Group supporters surrender, yields firearm in Lanao del Sur
Madalum, Lanao del Sur – Two supporters of Local Terrorist Group remnants voluntarily surrendered to Army’s 55th Infantry Battalion in Brgy Liangan 1, Madalum, Lanao del Sur 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2020.
“The surrenders were identified as Agar Sarif and Mansa Sarif both resident of Brgy. Gurain, Madalum, Lanao del Sur who yielded to our Community Support Program (CSP) Team”, said Lt. Col. Franco Raphael Alano, 55th Infantry Battalion Commander.
“The negotiations was made possible by Prof. Cosain Umpa, the Municipal Consultant of Madalum, and representative of the Madalum LCE”, added Lt.Col. Alano
The duo turned over two high powered firearms; one M1 Garrand Rifle and one Stagarms M4 Rifle.
Custodial debriefing is still on-going as of this posting.
According to Brig. Gen. Jose Maria Cuerpo II, 103rd Infantry Brigade Commander, who has operational jurisdiction of Lanao del Sur “We continuously encourage local terrorist groups and their supporters to surrender and submit themselves to the folds of the law”.
He added that, despite the pandemic, relentless operations in the provinces is continued in order to preempt any terrorist activities and recruitment of teenagers as their fighters.
Maj. Gen. Generoso “Gene” Ponio, Commander of the 1st Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Zampelan (Zamboanga Peninsula and Lanao Provinces), commended the efforts of the troops for the successful surrender of the Local Terrorist Group supporters.
“Your 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division, remains steadfast in its commitment to attain just and lasting peace in our area of operation thru our campaign against local terrorist groups, lawless armed groups and loose firearms,” said Maj.Gen. Ponio.
“Likewise, we thank the local stakeholders for their continued trust and support to our troops in contributing peace and development in the whole province of Lanao del Sur,” Maj.Gen. Ponio added.
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