By
Jong Cadion
PAGADIAN
CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (May 9, 2018) – Through the collaboration of Joint
Task Force “Ranao” and municipal officias of the different towns of Lanao del Sur,
another one hundred six (106) assorted loose firearms were turned-over by the
local folks of the Province in 9 days from April 29 to May 07, 2018, military
official said.
Incormation
officer Maj Ronald E Suscano (INF) PA disclosed that attending the activity
were officials of the respective municipalities and barangays, Provincial and
municipal police, and officers of the 103rd Brigade under JTF “Ranao” led by
the Commanding Officer, Col Generoso M Ponio.
On
April 29, 3 municipalities simultaneously turned-over the loose firearms. The municipalities
of Masiu, Mulondo, and Dit-saan Ramin turned-over a total of fourty two (42) assorted
high-powered and fourteen (14) assorted low-powered firearems.
On
May 02, municipality of Taraca turned-over twenty (20) assorted high-powered and
three (3) assorted low-powered firearms.
On
May 04, municipality of Marantao turned-over two (2) high-powered and one (1)
low-powered firearms.
On
May 07, municipality of Butig turned-over six (6) assorted high-powered and
seven (7) assorted low-powered firearms. This same day, municipality of Bubong
also turned-over eleven (11) assorted high-powered firearms.
Maj
Suscano said that the municipal mayors led the turn-over of firearms from their
respective municipalities which is a clear sign that they are fully embracing
the AFP campaign against loose firearms to help attain peace in the Province of
Lanao del Sur. After the inventory, a total of one hundred six (106) assorted
firearms were turned-over in LDS broken down into eighty one (81) assorted
high-powered and twenty five (25) assorted low-powered firearms. The respective
Mayors deeply expressed their gratitude for the full cooperation of the local
officials especially the Brgy Captains and also to their constituents for their
positive response to the campaign against loose firearms. “Firearms have become
cultural and status symbols for the protection of families, especially those
involved in clan wars”, they added.
Col
Ponio, Commanding Officer of 103rd Brigade, said: “I have always emphasized
that the collected firearms is the result of cooperation, coordination, and
teamwork for nine (9) days” and we expect other stakeholders especially the
civilians to be more supportive in this campaign.
The
continuous turn-over of loose firearms in LDS is a clear indication that the
civilian populace greatly acknowledged the importance of resolving conflicts
through diplomatic means and not through violence which is very counter-productive”,
said Major General Roseller G Murillo, Commander, 1ST Infantry Division and
concurrent Commander of JTF “ZamPeLan”.
As
the Brgy and SK election is fast approaching, this will surely lessen any
terroristic acts and election-related violent incidents that may hamper the
peaceful exercise of the people’s right to suffrage, he added.
Turned-over
loose firearms are now at the respective municipal police stations for
safekeeping and proper disposition.
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