RANK No.6 ABU SAYAFF SURRENDER TO TFZ

By JONG CADION

PAGADIAN CITY (August 12, 2013) – A member of Zamboanga Based Abu Sayaff Group (ASG) surrendered to the element of Task Force Zamboanga (TFZ) at Brgy. Curuan District in Zamboanga City.

In a press statement yesterday by Division Public Affairs Officer of the Army’s Premier (Tabak) Division Capt. Jefferson Somera said, the Abu Sayaff member was voluntary surrendered to Cpt. Jerry V. Doldol after successful negotiations with his family on Saturday, August 4, 2013.

In a Report reaching  Tabak Division Headquarters Capt Somera said, Task Force Zamboanga Commander Col Adrelino G. Colina identified the surrender ASG member as certain Abdurahin M. Nasalon aka Papoy Nasalon who is a member of Astaz Abdullah Ajilul aka Abu Termijie Group operating in Zamboanga City and ranked number six in the watched list of the AFP.

The surrender of aka Papoy Nasalon was due to the presence and continued Military and Police operations and visibility in the area that created pressure on the subject.

As of now, Nasalon is under military custody for further investigation.