Kalinaw News: More ASG members yield to JTF-Sulu

Posted to Kalinaw News (Sep 7, 2021): More ASG members yield to JTF-Sulu



Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista, Jolo, Sulu- On September 03, 2021, four (4) former members of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) surrendered to military units led by Colonel Eugenio C Boquio at Brgy Samak, Talipao, Sulu

The former ASG members were identified as @Rehim Jawhari, @Daha Jawhari and @Totoh Jawhari all residents of Brgy Buhanginan Patikul, Sulu and @Marjuli Julmorie a resident of Brgy Kagay, Indanan, Sulu. They also surrendered four firearms comprised of three (3) garand rifle and M16 rifle.

According to Colonel Boquio, the surrender was made possible due to the efforts of the 11MIB and 35th Infantry Brigade. The ASG returnees will undergo custodial debriefing and medical check-up and will receive initial cash and rice assistance. They are yet to receive livelihood programs and also other assistance from the Local Government Unit.

For his part, Joint Task Force Sulu and 11th Infantry Division Commander, Major General William N Gonzales lauded the effort and appreciation for the continued effort of all units for facilitating the surrenderees. “The government forces will continue to double our efforts working with local government units to formulate and implement programs for all of you. To the troops, let’s continue our mission. We will not stop until we ultimately end terrorism in this province,” Major General Gonzales.

To note, as of this year, there were 142 who returned to the folds of the law.

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