From the Mindanao Examiner (Aug 10, 2023): 4 Sayyaf terrorists yield in Sulu
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Four Abu Sayyaf terrorists have surrendered to the Philippine Navy in Sulu, one of six provinces under the Muslim autonomous region in Mindanao.The Naval Forces Western Mindanao made the announcement on Thursday and said the terrorists also yielded two rifles, one sub-machine gun, an automatic pistol and a revolver, including a fragmentation grenade.
A photo released by the Naval Forces Western Mindanao shows the four Abu Sayyaf terrorists who surrendered in Sulu province.
It said the four men - Jumah Rumil Hassan, Almujer Akkas Asid, Lim Masihol, and Junain Junaid - were presented to Rear Adm. Donn Anthony Miraflor, commander of Naval Forces Western Mindanao, in Zamboanga City.
“The Naval Forces Western Mindanao in collaboration with Joint Task Force - Sulu and the Ministry of Peace, Order, and Safety-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao successfully facilitated the surrender of four alleged Sulu Based- Abu Sayyaf members along with a cache of firearms and explosives at Headquarters Naval Forces Western Mindanao,” said Miraflor.
He said the men underwent a routine medical examination at the Camp Navarro General Hospital inside the Western Mindanao Command before sending them back to Sulu for “possible inclusion in the government's Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program in the province.”
The government program provides surrendered Abu Sayyaf fighters and communist rebels various livelihood and financial aids to help them start a new life.
“The successful surrender operation signifies the continued dedication and effectiveness of the joint efforts by the military and government agencies in maintaining peace, order, and security in the region,” Miraflor said.
Miraflor did not release details of the operation that led to the peaceful surrender of the terrorists, but the military previously said that Sulu province is now free from the influence of the notorious group following the mass surrender of its members the past years. (Al Jacinto)
It said the four men - Jumah Rumil Hassan, Almujer Akkas Asid, Lim Masihol, and Junain Junaid - were presented to Rear Adm. Donn Anthony Miraflor, commander of Naval Forces Western Mindanao, in Zamboanga City.
“The Naval Forces Western Mindanao in collaboration with Joint Task Force - Sulu and the Ministry of Peace, Order, and Safety-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao successfully facilitated the surrender of four alleged Sulu Based- Abu Sayyaf members along with a cache of firearms and explosives at Headquarters Naval Forces Western Mindanao,” said Miraflor.
He said the men underwent a routine medical examination at the Camp Navarro General Hospital inside the Western Mindanao Command before sending them back to Sulu for “possible inclusion in the government's Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program in the province.”
The government program provides surrendered Abu Sayyaf fighters and communist rebels various livelihood and financial aids to help them start a new life.
“The successful surrender operation signifies the continued dedication and effectiveness of the joint efforts by the military and government agencies in maintaining peace, order, and security in the region,” Miraflor said.
Miraflor did not release details of the operation that led to the peaceful surrender of the terrorists, but the military previously said that Sulu province is now free from the influence of the notorious group following the mass surrender of its members the past years. (Al Jacinto)
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