“To wrap up the successful rescue and hot pursuit operations that resulted in the rescue of the last four kidnap victims and the neutralization of Abu Sayyaf Kidnap-for-Ransom Group leader Apo Mike and his four followers, the Joint Task Force Tawi-Tawi together with the PNP Provincial Police Office and the provincial government of Tawi-Tawi conducted a joint relief operation in Kalupag Island, municipality of Languyan.,” Western Mindanao Command Chie Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr. said
The said activity benefitted the residents who were temporarily displaced during the week-long operation in the said island barangay.
“It is part of our post combat operations done to ease the traumatic experience of the peace-loving people of Kalupag,” Marine Battalion Landing Team-6 Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Venjie Pendon also said.
More or less 90 beneficiaries received food packs and canned goods while a total of 200 children received toys.
“This is our way to express our gratitude to the people of Kalupag who wholeheartedly supported us in accomplishing our mission,” Joint Task Force Tawi-Tawi Commander Brig. Gen. Arturo Rojas said.
“I also would like to commend our marine troops, the personnel from the Naval Task Group Tawi-Tawi, PNP, and the local government officials of Languyan for the outstanding interagency collaboration. Let us continue to be catalysts for change,” Brig. Gen. Rojas added.
“Let us continue to work together to protect the nation’s interest,” Brig. Gen. Rojas concluded.
The rescue of the Indon KVs and the neutralization of Apo Mike and his followers are among the remarkable accomplishments of the military units under the command and control of the Western Mindanao Command for the first quarter of 2021.
“These laudable feats are attributable to the effective implementation of the whole-of-nation approach in our area of operation,” said Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr
“Truly that if we work as one, we win as one,” the commander added. (By
JONG CADION with reports and photos from WestMinCom-PIO)
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