By JONG D. CADION
PAGADIAN
CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (May 10, 2018) – A total of one hundred seventy nine
assorted loose firearms from the three towns in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay
were turned-over to 102nd Infantry Brigade under JTF ZamPeLan in 6
days from May 3-8, 2018, Military Official said.
DPAO
Chief Maj. Ronald E. Suscano said that attending the activity were officials of
the respective municipalities and barangays, Provincial and municipal police,
and officers of the 102nd Infantry Brigade headed by the Commanding
Officer, Col Francisco Ariel Felicidario.
Maj.
Suscano disclosed that on May 03, municipality of Payao turned-over five (5)
assorted high-powered and ninety-five (95) assorted low-powered firearems while
on May 07, municipality of Tungawan turned-over three (3) assorted low-powered
firearms and on May 08, municipality of Mabuhay turned-over seventy-six (76)
assorted low-powered firearms.
The
municipal mayors led the turn-over of firearms from their respective
municipalities which is a clear sign that they are fully embracing the AFP
campaign against loose firearms to attain peace in this part of Western
Mindanao, Maj. Suscano said.
After
the inventory, a total of one hundred seventy-nine assorted firearms were
turned-over in ZSP broken down into five assorted high-powered firearms and one
hundred seventy-four assorted low-powered firearms, DPAO chief added.
The
respective Mayors deeply expressed their gratitude for the full cooperation of
the local officials especially the Brgy Captains and also to their constituents
for their positive response to the campaign against loose firearms. They also
emphasized the importance of attaining peace by working together utilizing the
potentials and skills of every individuals and never to violence which only
ruins the lives of the future generations, Maj. Suscano said.
Col
Felicidario, Commanding Officer of 102nd Brigade, said: “I have always mentioned
that peace can only be achieved through collaboration of multi-stakeholders as
the key to progress and development is only through people’s active
participation and unity. This very
positive response of the local folks in our campaign against loose firearms
would surely ensure a significanct reduction in the proliferation of
unregistered firearms and also the criminal activities perpetrated by the
lawless elements in our area of responsibility.”
“With
179 additional loose firearms turned-over, several lives have been saved today”,
said Major General Roseller G Murillo, Commander, 1st Infantry
Division and concurrent Commander of JTF “ZamPeLan”.
“The
active participation of the local officials and the civilian community of
Zamboanga Sibugay Province that led to the success of our campaign against
loose firearms is indeed contributory in our common goal to attain peace in the
country especially in Mindanao”, he added.
Turned-over
of assorted loose firearms are now at the respective municipal police stations for
safekeeping and proper disposition.
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