Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (Apr 22, 2023): Six local terrorists yield in North Cotabato
Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – April 22, 2023Six members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) laid down their arms and returned to the fold of the law on Friday afternoon, April 21.
Joint Task Force Central Commander, Maj. Gen. Alex Rillera identified the surrendered personalities as members of the BIFF-Karialan and Bungos Factions. They submitted themselves to Brig. Gen. Donald Gumiran, Commander of the 602nd Infantry Brigade at the 34th Infantry Battalion (34IB) headquarters in Barangay Salunayan, Midsayap, North Cotabato. Their identities were not disclosed for security reasons.
The former violent extremists (FVEs) handed over their high-powered firearms and assorted ammunition to the military, including two 7.62mm Sniper rifles, one 7.62mm rifle, one .30 caliber Garand rifle, one M79 grenade launcher, and one M14 Springfield rifle.
Brig. Gen. Gumiran attributed the six ex-BIFF combatants’ successful surrender to the joint efforts of the intelligence units, the 34IB, and the 6th Civil-Military Operations Battalion.
The surrendered personalities were formally presented to Midsayap Mayor Rolly Sacdalan and are currently undergoing custodial debriefing facilitated by the 34IB.
Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, Commander of Western Mindanao Command, commended the former violent extremists for making the right decision. “Rest assured that we will immediately process their enrollment in the government’s reintegration program.”
The WestMinCom Commander lauded the Joint Task Force Central for their steadfast resolve to end terrorism in Central Mindanao. He also expressed his appreciation to all the organizations and people who never seize to support the military’s peace campaign in Mindanao.
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