Kalinaw News: Military, MILF join hands to end terrorism

Posted to Kalinaw News (Oct 19, 2021): Military, MILF join hands to end terrorism



Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – October 19, 2021

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is actively supporting the military’s campaign against terrorism by convincing the remaining members of the terror groups to surrender.

In Basilan, two members of the Abu Sayyaf Group yielded to the troops of the 68th Infantry Battalion at the unit’s headquarters in Barangay Campo Uno, Lamitan City, Basilan on Monday morning, October 18. The duo handed over one M16 rifle and one COLT cal. 45 pistol.

According to Brigadier General Domingo Gobway, Commander of Joint Task Force Basilan, the good relationship between the military and the MILF in the area led to the capitulation of a.k.a. Jaid Balatong, 40 years old, a resident of Albarka, and an ASG member under Abdullah, Indanan; and a.k.a. Abdul Munib, 35 years old, a resident of Tipo-Tipo, and an ASG member under Furuji Indama.

“Commander Dan Asnawi, Commander of the MILF’s 114th Base Command together with Commander Rajan Abdurahman, the deputy commander; Commander Maaruf, Commander of MILF Bakisong; and Hadji Samad of the CCCH-Basilan, in coordination with the 68IB, facilitated the surrender of the duo,” Brigadier General Gobway said.

Meanwhile, Major General Alfredo Rosario, Jr. expressed his appreciation to the peace-inclined Moro Islamic Liberation Front for their unwavering support to the peace campaign of the command. “I am personally elated with the commitment of the MILF to support us in our quest for lasting-peace and sustainable development here in Mindanao,” Major General Rosario, Jr. stated.

The WestMinCom Commander further urged the remaining members of the Abu Sayyaf Group in Basilan to come out and return to mainstream society. “It’s time to end your armed struggle and transform Basilan into a peaceful and progressive province,” Major General Rosario, Jr. added.

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