Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 5, 2022): Two Abu Sayyaf members yielded to 1103 Kalis Brigade
February 03, 2022, Two (2) Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members yielded and were presented by the 11MIB at 1103rd Infantry “Kalis” Brigade Headquarters at Brgy Bonbon, Patikul, Sulu.
BGEN BENJAMIN G BATARA JR PA, Commander of 1103rd Infantry (Kalis) Brigade personally received and welcomed the surrenderees. MAJ REYNALDO T SAMBO (MI) PA, Executive Officer of 11MIB and 1LT ANNE JENNEVY A VELASCO (MI) PA, CO of TICO, 11MIB presented and identified the two (2) Abu Sayyaf members as Aizal Jumsah alias Aizal, 42 years old, and Jumsa Sari alias Jumsa both residents of Brgy Pansul, Patikul, Sulu. Said personalities are followers of late ASG Sub – Leader Amah Maas under ASG Leader Hatib Hajan Sawadjaan.
The Abu Sayyaf surrenderees were facilitated by the 11MIB, under LTC EDUARDO E CASTILLO INF (GSC) PA, and TICO, 11MIB under 1LT ANNE JENNEVY A VELASCO (MI) PA. The surrenderees yielded their two (2) Garand rifles.
BGEN BATARA JR said that there are many ASG surrendering because of the collaborative efforts of the government agencies in peace and development projects given in the area in support for the people of Patikul, Sulu. He also encouraged the surrenderees to call other ASG members to voluntarily submit their selves and surrender their firearms to the government and live a peaceful life with their families. It can be recalled that nine (9) ASG surrenderees voluntarily yielded to this unit last 26 January 2022 through the efforts of the government forces and the LGU of Patikul. He also acknowledged the efforts and accomplishments of 11MIB for their efforts for facilitating the voluntary surrenders of two (2) Abu Sayyaf extremists.
The ASG surrenderees received initial financial and food assistance from BGEN BATARA JR, and they will be properly endorsed to the Local Government Unit of Patikul and Joint Task Force Sulu (JTFS)/11th Infantry “Alakdan” Division.
The 1103rd Infantry “Kalis” Brigade in partnership with other government agencies will continue to do its mandate in ending the Abu Sayyaf and in attaining peace, security, and development in Patikul.
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