Abu neutralized by government forces in Basilan

PAGADIAN CITY (April 23, 2021) - A Basilan-based Abu Sayyaf Group member was neutralized in a law enforcement operation conducted on Friday morning, April 23, 2021.

“Poloy Hallang, a.k.a. Commander Heck, was neutralized by personnel of the 4th Special Forces Battalion, 53rd and 54th Special Action Company of the PNP Special Action Force, 2nd Basilan Province Mobile Force Company, and CIDG Basilan in Barangay Baungis, Lantawan, Basilan,” said Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Commander of the Western Mindanao Command.

The government forces conducted the joint law enforcement operation to serve a warrant of arrest against the neutralized personality (Commander Heck), and his companions Amil Hallang and Ronie Hallang.

“The target personalities resisted arrest and initiated gunfire against the operating troops. A short exchange of fire ensued, yielding to the neutralization of Commander Heck,” said Lt. Col. Alex Ampati, Commanding Officer of the 4SFB.

The firefight also resulted in the wounding of two SAF personnel who are now in stable condition.

Seized by the operating troops were an M16 rifle and assorted ammunition.

According to Joint Task Force Basilan Commander Brig. Gen. Domingo Gobway, Commander Heck was on the ASG watchlist as of yearend 2020.

“He has a criminal case for murder dated June 8, 2010. He participated in an armed engagement with the 14th Special Forces Company in the municipality o Lantawan in 2014 which resulted in the death of Cpt. Mark Zember Gamboa. He was also responsible for the killing of a certain Noning Jainal of Lantawan,” said Brig. Gen. Gobway.

The cadaver of the slain ASG member and the recovered items were turned over to the police for proper disposition.

“Team WestMinCom will continue to support other law enforcement agencies to curb lawlessness and criminalities in our area of operation,” said Lt. Gen. Vinluan, jr.

“The peace and security of the communities here in Mindanao are our foremost responsibility hence we always ensure that we do our job well and with passion,” Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. added. (By JONG CADION) with reports  and photos from WestMinCom-PIO)

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