Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (Mar 19, 2022): Influx of surrenders continue as 30 communist terrorists yield in Central Mindanao
Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – March 20, 202230 communist terrorist group members surrendered to the military in Maguindanao on March 18, 2022. Maj. Gen. Juvymax Uy, Commander of Joint Task Force Central said the former rebels surrendered at the headquarters of the 6th Infantry Division at Camp Siongco, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao.
“This success is a result of the joint efforts of the 603rd Infantry Brigade, 37th Infantry Battalion, and the intelligence units,” Maj. Gen. Uy said. He further stated that the former rebels handed over firearms including three 5.56mm M16A1 rifles, two 7.62mm M14 rifles, one cal. 30 rifle, two 9mm SMG, two cal. 38 revolvers, three cal. 357 revolvers, one hand fragmentation grenade, one 5.56mm pistol, two 12 gauge Shotgun, and one 12 gauge pistol.
Meanwhile, six other communist terrorist group members who surrendered to the 37th Infantry Battalion last January 25 disclosed recently that they still possess firearms hidden in their farm lots. Troops proceeded to the identified locations on March 16 and recovered eight firearms including one 5.56mm M16A1 rifle, one 12 gauge Shotgun, one 20 gauge pistol, one cal. 45 submachine gun, one 9mm submachine gun, one cal. 38 revolver, and two 12 gauge shotguns.
All the surrendered personalities and recovered firearms were presented to the JTF Central Commander on March 18.
During the debriefing, the former rebels revealed that they decided to surrender because they realized that all promises by their Cadres were not given to them and their communities.
Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario, Jr., Commander of Western Mindanao Command said the influx of surrenders is attributable to the good governance of the local chief executives and the strengthened multi-sector collaboration and cooperation.
From January 2022 to date, a total of 56 communist terrorists have surrendered within WestMinCom’s area of operation. The military also reported a total of 46 firearms gains.
“Your armed forces remain steadfast in conducting combat and non-combat operations because we know that the Mindanaoans are with us in this quest for peace,” Lt. Gen. Rosario, Jr. further stated.
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