By Jong Cadion
PAGADIAN
CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (April 12, 2018) - Four fighters of the Bangsamoro
Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) surrendered to the Mechanized troops in
Ampatuan municipality, Maguindanao on Tuesday, Military Officia said.
Lake Buluan, Maguindanao (Photo File) |
Western
Mindanao Command (WesMinCom) Information Officer Capt. Jo-Ann D. Petinglay disclosed
that the four were also presented to Major General Arnel Delavega, commander of
the Joint Task Force Zampelan and to Governor Ismael “Toto” Mangudadatu, the
Maguindanao Governor in a simple activity at the 1st Mech Battalion
headquarters in Ampatuan Wednesday morning (April 11).
The
surrenderers also turned over their crew serve and high powered firearms that
include a rocket propelled grenade, an M16 rifle, a Squad Automatic Weapon and
a Garrand riflem, Xapt. Petinglay said.
“The
surrenderers felt that it is time for them to return to the fold of law after
seeing that the President is serious about his campaign to attain peace in
Mindanao,” said MGen Arnel Delavega.
“We
encourage other members of the BIFF to also surrender as this is a rare
chance,” he added. “I am positive that the others will also soon follow.”
The
identities of the surrenderers are withheld for their security.
“I am
personally elated by this turn of events. No BIFF has ever surrendered prior to
this recent accomplishment,” said Lieutenant General Carlito G. Galvez, Jr.,
commander of the Western Mindanao Command.
“I would
like to congratulate our mechanized troops and all others from JTF Central for
this accomplishment. I am well aware of your efforts and your sacrifices. You
are now rewarded by reaping another breakthrough in the history of operations
against the BIFF because of this surrender.”
“Once
again, i congratulate you all.”
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