Two Abu Sayyaf Group members yield to the troops of the 44th Infantry Battalion in Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay at 8:30am today, November 14.
“The two were identified as a.k.a Jolo Usman and a.k.a Jul. They are residents of Talipao, Jolo, Sulu and operating under Sibih Pisih, one of the notorious leader of the Abu Sayyaf Group,” said Lt. Col. Don Templonuevo, 44IB Commander.
“Both, however, chose to conceal in Sibugay Province since 2016,” added Lt. Col. Templonuevo.
The two handed over 2 Garand rifles.