Local terrorists’ supporters yield, turn over firearms in Lanao del Sur

By JONG CADION

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PAGADIAN CITY (July 17, 2019) - Two supporters of the Local Terrorist Group yielded and turned over two 1911 Caliber .45 handguns to the troops of the 55th Infantry Battalion in Barangay Matitikop, Tubaran, Lanao del Sur at 1pm Monday, July 15, 2019, Major Arvin G, Encinas, WesMinCom spokesperson disclosed.

“The two surrenderors revealed that they’ve provided logistical support to the group of Owayda Marohombsar, a.k.a Abu Dar, before he was neutralized in the neighboring barangay,” said Lieutenant Colonel Ian Noel Ignes, commander of the 55th Infantry Battalion.

Abu Dar and three of his followers were decapitated in an encounter with the government forces in Barangay Dinaigan, Tubaran, Lanao del Sur.

Tubaran Mayor Khaledyassin Papandayan and the 55IB facilitated the successful surrender of the two.  

“The death of top LTG leaders, including the Maute brothers, and the surrender of their members have significantly contributed to the sustained peaceful environment in the province of Lanao del Sur,” said 103rd Infantry Brigade Commander Brigadier General Romeo Brawner, Jr.

“We continuously collaborate with local chief executives and other stakeholders to encourage other supporters or even the locals with loose firearms to surrender and submit themselves to the folds of the law in order to stop the criminalities and attain a more peaceful community,” BGen Brawner added.  

Likewise, Joint Task Force ZamPeLan commander Major General Roberto Ancan expressed his gratitude to the local government and stakeholders for their continued trust and support to the troops in sustaining an environment conducive to peace and development in Lanao del Sur.

“The peace efforts of the Western Mindanao Command will never falter. We will continue to eradicate terrorism and criminalities in the entire Western and Central Mindanao through the whole-of-nation approach institutionalized by the President,” said Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana, WestMinCom commander. (With press release from PAO WesMinCom)