PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur
(Jan. 12, 2019) – Another three Maute/ISIS remnants
who also belongs to Abu Dar’s group
surrendered to the 82nd Infantry Battalion in Piagapo, Lanao del Sur 12:00 p.m.Saturday (January 12, 2019).
Capt. Clint
Antipala, acting Division Public Affairs Chief disclosed that on Fridayday, two
of their comrades surrendered to the 55th Infantry Battalion in municipality of
Pagayawan, Lanaodel Sur.
“Dissatisfied
and discontented with the leadership and capabilities of the group is the
reason why they’ve surrendered,” said Lt. Col. Jumawan, 82nd Infantry Battalion
Commander.
The three
remnants also yielded one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG), one Grenade Launcher,
one M1 Garand rifle and several ammunitions.
“While we
are supporting the recovery, reconstruction and rehabilitation of Marawi, our
efforts against Maute/ISIS remnants will be continuous in order to achieve a
peaceful and progressive community in our area of operation,” said Col. Romeo
Brawner, 103rd Infantry Brigade Commander.
Custodial
debriefing is still on-going as of this posting.
Meanwhile, Maj.
Gen. Roseller Murillo, 1st Infantry Division and Joint Task Force
Zampelan(Zamboanga Peninsula and Lanao Provinces) Commander, commended the
efforts of the troops that led to the surrender of Abu Dar’s comrades.
“Our campaign against terrorists will berelentless
and we will take advantage of their weakened leadership and capabilitiesin
order to attain ajust and lasting peace in our area of operation,” he added. (By
JONG CADION with DPAO PR ad photos)
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