By
Jong D. Cadion
PAGADIAN
CITY, Zambo del Sur (April 25, 2018) – Thirty-four (34) assorted firearms were
voluntarily surrendered to Joint Task Force Ranao in the municipality of Maigo
in the neighboring province of Lanao Del Norte on Monday 10:30 in the morning,
Military Official said.
Division
Public Affairs Office Acting Chief Capt. Clint P. Antipala said the ceremonial
turn-over of firearms was headed by Maigo Municipal Mayor Rafael C. Rizalda, with
Colonel Ezra James P. Enriquez, Deputy Brigade Commander of 2nd Mechanized
Brigade of the JTF Ranao in the covered court of the municipality.
Capt.
Antipala added that the yielded firearms and explosives include one light
anti-tank weapon, twenty-six high-powered firearms, seven low-powered firearms,
eighteen fragmentation and rifle grenades and one improvised explosive.
Mayor
Rizalda explained the advocacy of President Duterte in turning over all loose
firearms not only in Mindanao but in the entire country as a whole. “Today we
turn over loose firearms in my municipality in line with the President’s
advocacy.” Said Rizalda.
“Peace
and security is a shared responsibility. Collaboration among the local government
units, local populace and the securing
forces is vital in attaining just and lasting peace in our area of
responsibility” said Army’s Premier Tabak Division Chief Major General Roseller
G. Murillo, Commander, JTF Ranao.
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