Posted to Kalinaw News (Nov 4, 2020): ASG Kidnapper, two others surrender to Special Forces of JTF Sulu
Camp Bautista, Jolo, Sulu – The 6th Special Forces Battalion facilitates the surrender of three (3) ASG Members one of which is involved in the kidnapping of Indonesian Seafarers, October 30, 2020.
Today, Brigade Commander of 1102 Infantry Brigade BGen Ignatius N Patrimonio met with three (3) former Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members who surrendered to the 6th Special Forces Battalion. One of them, @ Dexter (true name withheld), was involved on the January 16, 2020 kidnapping of Indonesian seafarers who were on board a fishing vessel that was fishing in Malaysian waters.
Alias Dexter, who is a resident of Patikul, voluntarily turned over his M1 Carbine and ammunitions to the 6th Special Forces Battalion under the command of Ltc Rafael P Caido. According to Ltc Caido, @Dexter’s surrender was made possible with the help of the residents of a certain barangay. The locals of the barangay and the troops of 6SFBn are known to have strong relations since they have been working together in various security and humanitarian projects.
Ltc Caido further disclosed that @ Dexter was unaware that the group that he was with was set to conduct kidnapping. “He actually felt that he was lied to, you know, he treated them as friends but it turned out that he was just used. He told me that he was forced to facilitate the KFR for fear that he would be killed if he does not comply.”
It could be recalled that on the 18th of January 2020, joint operations among 3rd Light Reaction Company, 4th Special Forces Company and units from the Navy and Air Force was conducted at Sulare Island, Parang, Sulu. This resulted to recovery of armaments and death of several ASG members who were accomplices of @ Dexter.
For his part, MGen William N Gonzales enjoined members of the ASG to peacefully surrender to authorities. “The Western Mindanao Command is tightening their security that’s why the ASG opted to kidnap outside Philippine borders. On the other hand, all battalions are focused on neutralizing the ASG and their logistics to include KFR activities. Either members surrender or get killed in armed engagement. I hope others can also come to their senses and give value to their and their family’s life.”
Meanwhile, the two other individuals who surrendered to 6SFBN are identified as Albasir Salim @Abu Sadad (group member of late ASG Sub-leader Sibih Pisih) and Edwin @ Splakang Panduga Abdulmain (group member of ASG Subleader Ekoh Udjaman). The two also turned over their ammunitions and high-powered firearms–a G1 battle rifle and an M1 Garand Rifle, respectively—to authorities.
Meantime, the JTF, in coordination with the local government of Sulu will assist in the rehabilitation and provision of livelihood programs for the former rebels, who in turn, promised to help government forces in their pursuit of peace in the region.
https://www.kalinawnews.com/asg-kidnapper-two-others-surrender-to-special-forces-of-jtf-sulu/
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