Abu Sayyaf member surrenders in Basilan

From the Sun Star-Zamboanga (Mar 14, 2023): Abu Sayyaf member surrenders in Basilan

ZAMBOANGA. A member of the Basilan-based Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) surrenders to government authorities in the province of Basilan on Sunday, March 12, 2023 in Tumahubong village, Sumisip, Basilan. A photo handout shows the ASG surrenderer (2nd from left) in a souvenir pictorial together with military and police officials. (SunStar Zamboanga)

A MEMBER of the Basilan-based Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) surrendered to government authorities in the province of Basilan, the military reported Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

The ASG member surrendered to Lieutenant Colonel Ferdinand Lazo, commander of the 64th Infantry Battalion on Sunday, March 12, in Tumahubong village, Sumisip, Basilan.

The ASG surrenderer, whose identity was withheld, handed over his caliber .30 M1 Garand rifle and a clip of ammunition.

Brigadier General Domingo Gobway, Joint Task Force (JTF)-Basilan commander said the ASG was on lie-low status since the death of his leader, the late Radzmil Jannatul.

Jannatul alias Khubayb was killed in a clash with government troops in Baiwas village, Sumisip, Basilan in March 2022.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant General Roy Galido, commander of the Western Mindanao Command, expressed his admiration for the former violent extremist for making the right decision.

“As I always say, it is better to win peace without a single bloodshed. Hence, I urge those who are still in doubt to make up their minds and submit themselves to the authorities,” Galido said.

“Rest assured that we will assist them in their reintegration into mainstream society with the help of the National Task Force to End Local Armed Conflict,” he added.

 
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