Monday, April 4, 2022

WESTMINCOM: BIFF on the Brink of Defeat as 12 Former Violent Extremists Surrender

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (Apr 4, 2022): BIFF on the Brink of Defeat as 12 Former Violent Extremists Surrender



4th Civil Relations Group

BIFF on the Brink of Defeat as 12 Former Violent Extremists Surrender
 
An influx of twelve (12) Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters under the Karialan Faction have decided to return to the government fold as they surrendered to 40th Infantry Battalion on March 30, 2022 at Brgy Kabengi, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao.
 
Colonel Oriel Pangcog, Commander of 601st Infantry Brigade disclosed that the surrender was made possible through the joint effort of the military, police and Local Government Units of Ampatuan, Maguindanao. “The successful surrender was realized due to the strengthened partnership army and police forces in close coordination with local and community leaders.”, Col. Pangcog added.
 
Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Alburo, Commanding Officer of 40IB disclosed that the Former Rebels brought 12 firearms which includes two (2) 7.62mm rifles, two (2) 5.56mm M16A1 rifles, two (2) Cal. 50 Sniper rifles, one (1) 7.62mm Sniper rifle, one (1) 40mm Grenade Launcher, two (2) M79 Grenade Launchers, and two (2) 9mm SMG.
 
The 12 former rebels including their firearms and ammunitions were then presented to 601Bde Commander Col. Pangcog, Hon. Bai Yasmin Sinsuat-Sangki, the Vice Mayor of Ampatuan, Maguindanao and other LGU representatives from Ampatuan, Maguindanao.
 
Meanwhile, the Commander of Joint Task Force Central and 6th Infantry Division, Major General Juvymax Uy, commended the efforts of the military, police and the LGU. “This only proves that the BIFF is now on the brink of defeat as more of their members have realized the manipulative ploys of their so-called leaders. The JTFC and the government is always open to welcome you and help you live a peaceful and decent lives with the mainstream society” Maj. Gen. Uy added.
 
The surrenderers are now undergoing custodial debriefing prior to enrollment under the Maguindanao’s peace initiative program dubbed as “Anak Na May GInintuang Layunin, Upang Hintuan Ang Violent Extremism Ngayon” (AGILA-HAVEN) Program. 


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