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WESTMINCOM: Communist terrorist yields to military in South Cotabato

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (May 25, 2023): Communist terrorist yields to military in South Cotabato

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – May 22, 2023

A communist terrorist group (CTG) member laid down his arm and returned to the fold of the law on May 21. He handed over his M16A1 rifle to the military in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato at 8 p.m. Sunday.

Surrendered personality was identified as a.k.a. Minyang, Medics of Platoon Dabu-Dabu, Sub-Regional Committee Daguma, Far South Mindanao Region operating in the mountainous area of Sitio Datal Kadi, Barangay Tasiman, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato.

Maj. Gen. Alex Rillera, Commander of Joint Task Force Central, said that the successful surrender of the former rebel is a result of the collaborative efforts of the 12th Special Forces Company under the 5th Special Forces Battalion (5SFBn) and the intelligence units.

The 5SFBN conducted custodial debriefing and took documentary requirements from the surrendered personality, and facilitated the proper disposition of surrendered firearms.

Western Mindanao Command Chief, Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, commended the Joint Task Force Central for their numerous accomplishments and for their steadfast resolve to end terrorism in Central Mindanao. He also urged the remaining members of the CTG to follow in the footsteps of their former comrades who are now enjoying the benefits offered by the government after they decided to return to the fold of the law.