Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (Nov 6, 2021): Eight communist terrorists surrender to soldiers in Sultan Kudarat
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Eight communist terrorists surrender to soldiers in Sultan Kudarat
Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – November 04, 2021
Eight members of the communist terrorist group surrendered to the military in Sultan Kudarat on November 3, 2021. The eight submitted themselves to the soldiers at the Headquarters of the 7th Infantry Battalion, Old Capitol Compound, Barangay Kalawag II, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat. The identities of the former rebels are withheld for their security.
According to Western Mindanao Command Chief, Maj. Gen. Alfredo Rosario, Jr., the surrendered personalities felt that it is time for them to end their armed struggle after realizing that their sacrifice is not worth it. “I am positive that the others will soon follow and we encourage them to do so, before it’s too late.” Maj. Gen. Rosario, Jr. stated.
The former rebels handed over their firearms including an M14 rifle with magazine and five ammunition, two cal. 30 Garand rifles with six clips loaded with 45 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, one Browning automatic rifle (BAR) with magazine loaded with four rounds of 30mm ammunition; one cal. 45 pistol with magazine; and two 12-gauge Shotguns.
Lt. Col. Romel Valencia, Commanding Officer of 7IB said the eight were members of the Far South Mindanao Regional Committee (FSMRC). “Their successful surrender is attributable to the collaborative efforts of the 7IB, Bagumbayan PNP, Senator Ninoy Aquino PNP, and Sultan Kudarat Provincial Police Office,” Lt. Col. Valencia said.
The surrendered personalities are currently undergoing custodial debriefing while the surrendered firearms and other war materials were deposited at 7IB headquarters for safekeeping.
“I am personally elated by the turn of events. The snowball of CTG submission is an affirmation of the group’s downfall,” Maj. Gen. Juvymax Uy, Commander of Joint Task Force Central said.
From January 2021 to date, JTF Central successfully neutralized a total of 108 CTG members of which 1 was killed, 105 surrendered, and two were apprehended. The unit also reported a total of 166 firearms gains 29 of which are high-powered and 137 are low-powered.
“I would like to congratulate our Joint Task Force Central for this accomplishment. I am well aware of your efforts to end terrorism and insurgency in Central Mindanao. Your numerous successes are the rewards of your sacrifices. For that, I once again congratulate you all,” Maj. Gen. Rosario, Jr. further stated.
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