Posted to Kalinaw News (Dec 2, 2021): Military facilitates stenciling of loose firearms in Lamitan
Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – December 2, 2021
The 68th Infantry Battalion under the Joint Task Force Basilan spearheaded the ceremonial stenciling of loose firearms held at the city gymnasium of Lamitan City, Basilan on November 30, 2021.
Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario, Jr., Commander of Western Mindanao Command said that a total of 541 assorted undocumented/unlicensed firearms were stenciled in the presence of Lamitan Mayor Rose Furigay, Vice Mayor Roderick Furigay, and other local government officials. The momentous event was also witnessed by Col. Frederick Sales, Deputy Brigade Commander of 101st Infantry Brigade, and Lt. Col. Napoleon Pabon, Jr., Battalion Commander of 68IB.
According to Col. Sales, the firearms were returned to the owners after the stenciling. The loose firearms are owned by members of the Bangay Peacekeeping Action Team.
From September 2021 to date, a total of 881 loose firearms were already stenciled in Basilan. Of the 887, 229 were stenciled in the municipality of Tipo-Tipo last September 15, 75 in Tuburan last November 24, and 42 in Akbar last November 26.
“I am personally very proud of the success of this ongoing campaign of Joint Task Force Basilan. May the other units be inspired to adopt this campaign for this will greatly contribute to the overall campaign against loose firearms of the command,” Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario, Jr. stated.
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