Camp Navarro Calarian, Zamboanga City-December 10, 2019
Two members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters under Karialan Faction surrendered Monday afternoon to military authorities in North Cotabato. Adam Jakaria and Teng Palot, both residents of Pikit, North Cotabato, surrendered to soldiers of the 7th Infantry Battalion and Pikit Mayor Sumulong Sultan at the battalion headquarters in Barangay Lower Paatan, Kabacan at 2pm on December 9.
Jakaria and Palot yielded one Noveske N4 carbine, one M79 Grenade Launcher, ammunition, and magazines.
The duo underwent a custodial debriefing conducted by military troops. Said rebels belonged to the group of former BIFF bandits Gani Saligan and Commander Nao.
“We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to our partners from the LGU for their untiring support to all our endeavour most especially on our campaign against terrorism,” said Lt. Gen. Cirlito Sobejana, commander of the Western Mindanao Command.
“The military exerts all earnest efforts towards peace and development through the employment of legal mechanisms, such as the capitulation of terrorists in the area of operation,” he added.
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