Army, PNP Arrest Marawi City Vice Mayor

By JONG D. CADION

PAGADIAN CITY Zamboanga del Sur March 13, 2019PNA News) – A joint law enforcement operation between Army’s 82nd Infantry Battalion and the PNP arrested Vice-Mayor Arafat Salic at City Hall, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur 10:00 a.m. today, March 13, 2019military official disclose.

“Salic is included in the Office of the Martial Law Administrator Arrest Order dated September 4, 2017 for rebellion case”, said Col. Romeo Brawner, 103rd Infantry Brigade Commander.

Arafat underwent custodial debriefing and medical check-up and will be turned-over to PNP for proper disposition.

Meanwhile, Brigadier General Roberto Ancan, commander of 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division lauded the efforts of 103rd Brigade, 82nd Infantry Battalion and Marawi city PNP for the successful implementation of Martial Law arrest order.

“The 1st Infantry Division supports the Commander-in-Chief’s declaration of Martial Law. We will perform our duties in accordance with the law, respecting the rights of every individual and their properties”, said Ancan.

“We take pride of the overwhelming support of the constituents and stakeholders in our area of responsibility as we perform our mandate to serve the people and secure the land”, Ancan added.