By Jong Cadion
Pagadian City (Sept. 23,
2016) - Twenty (20) members of Sumisip-based Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG/ATG) under
sub-leader Katatong Balaman aka Tatong from Basilan Province surrendered Thursday
to the 104th Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Philippine Army
under Colonel Thomas C. Donato, Jr., Brigade Commander, and the Local
Government Unit of Sumisip, Basilan headed by Mayor Gulam Boy Hattaman,
military official said.
Western Mindanao
Command (WesMinCom) Spokesperson Major Filemon Tan disclosed that the surrender
was conducted in coordination with the 64th Infantry Battalion, on
September 22, 2016 at the Municipal Hall of Sumisip, Basilan.
Major Tan said, eight
(8) high-powered firearms and two (2) locally-made shotguns were surrendered by
the group. Alias Tatong and his group are responsible for several ambuscades
and skirmishes against the government troops, particularly in Barangays Sukaten
and Baiwas of Sumisip.
“This is the result of the relentless
operation we are conducting where they suffered lots of casualties. These Abu
Sayyafs now fear for their lives, leading to the surrender,” said Colonel
Donato. August this year, the Philippine Army overran the Abu Sayyaf
strongholds in Baguindan, Tipo-Tipo. “We are very open for surrenderees. We
want to end this war in peace and pave the way for development in Basilan,” he
added.
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