By Jong D. Cadion
ZAMBOANGA CITY (May 10, 2017) - Seven (7) more members of the Abu
Sayyaf Group (ASG) surrendered to the elements of the Joint Task Force Sulu
under the Western Mindanao Command on Monday (May 8) as the all-out military
offensives continue to contain the bandits in the nearby province of Sulu, military
official said.
Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) Information Officer Cpt. Jo-Ann D. Petinglay disclosed that Abu Sayyaf members Aminula Sakili, Saharijan Sakili, Haydel Sahidul, Sattar Sadjal, Orik Samsuraji, Princibal Abdan, and Annu Asaraji, a.k.a. Anwar, yielded to the elements of the Philippine Marine Ready Fleet Sulu, the MID2, and the Marine Battalion Landing Team-1 in Sitio Kanjawali, Barangay Tandu Bato, Luuk, Sulu at 12:35pm, Monday.
The surrendered Abu Sayyaf members also turned over an M16 rifle, an M14 rifle, a Garand rifle, a Caliber .38 pistol, and a Caliber .45 pistol.
Cpt. Petinglay said that the subjects are followers of sub-leaders Sansibar Bensio and Tomas Idjas, who are under the late subleader Alhabsy Misaya.
The seven (7) Abu Sayyaf members were made to undergo a ceremony wherein they pledged to the Qu'ran that they would no longer involve themselves in any act of terrorism and lawlessness, Cpt. Petinglay added.
Initial information taken from them indicates that they surrendered for fear that the government will suddenly be at their door step already. They said, they no longer feel safe after Misaya was killed and some of their fellow Abus surrendered.
Cpt. Petinglay further added that on Sunday, a known follower of ASG top leader Furuji Indama also turned himself in to the military in Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan. The bandit was identified as Hussin Asrap Wahid, 28-years-old and a resident of Sitio Bato Maputi, Brgy. Baguindan.
As of this report, there are a total of 47 Abu Sayyaf bandits who have laid down their arms. Of this number, 11 have yielded to the government forces in Sulu, 25 in Basilan, and 11 in Tawi-Tawi.
"The combat operations are continuously being launched by our ground troops to put more pressure on the Abu Sayyaf," said Lieutenant General Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., Commander, Western Mindanao Command.
"We welcome the continuous surrender of Abu Sayyaf members as indicative of the sustained offensives to compel the bandits to yield to the troops and release the remaining hostages."
"Again, we reiterate our call for the remaining Abu Sayyaf bandits to surrender. It will be a matter of time before soldiers will get you. Decide to do the right thing now before it is too late," adds LtGen. Galvez.
Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) Information Officer Cpt. Jo-Ann D. Petinglay disclosed that Abu Sayyaf members Aminula Sakili, Saharijan Sakili, Haydel Sahidul, Sattar Sadjal, Orik Samsuraji, Princibal Abdan, and Annu Asaraji, a.k.a. Anwar, yielded to the elements of the Philippine Marine Ready Fleet Sulu, the MID2, and the Marine Battalion Landing Team-1 in Sitio Kanjawali, Barangay Tandu Bato, Luuk, Sulu at 12:35pm, Monday.
The surrendered Abu Sayyaf members also turned over an M16 rifle, an M14 rifle, a Garand rifle, a Caliber .38 pistol, and a Caliber .45 pistol.
Cpt. Petinglay said that the subjects are followers of sub-leaders Sansibar Bensio and Tomas Idjas, who are under the late subleader Alhabsy Misaya.
The seven (7) Abu Sayyaf members were made to undergo a ceremony wherein they pledged to the Qu'ran that they would no longer involve themselves in any act of terrorism and lawlessness, Cpt. Petinglay added.
Initial information taken from them indicates that they surrendered for fear that the government will suddenly be at their door step already. They said, they no longer feel safe after Misaya was killed and some of their fellow Abus surrendered.
Cpt. Petinglay further added that on Sunday, a known follower of ASG top leader Furuji Indama also turned himself in to the military in Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan. The bandit was identified as Hussin Asrap Wahid, 28-years-old and a resident of Sitio Bato Maputi, Brgy. Baguindan.
As of this report, there are a total of 47 Abu Sayyaf bandits who have laid down their arms. Of this number, 11 have yielded to the government forces in Sulu, 25 in Basilan, and 11 in Tawi-Tawi.
"The combat operations are continuously being launched by our ground troops to put more pressure on the Abu Sayyaf," said Lieutenant General Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., Commander, Western Mindanao Command.
"We welcome the continuous surrender of Abu Sayyaf members as indicative of the sustained offensives to compel the bandits to yield to the troops and release the remaining hostages."
"Again, we reiterate our call for the remaining Abu Sayyaf bandits to surrender. It will be a matter of time before soldiers will get you. Decide to do the right thing now before it is too late," adds LtGen. Galvez.
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