3 self-confessed terrorists collared, arms seized in Lanao Sur
Mindanao Armed Conflict • 22:45 PM Thu Sep 19, 2019
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Westmincom news release
Guns, bullets seized from 3 terrorists in Lanao del Sur
ZAMBOANGA CITY - Military troops nabbed three local terrorists and recovered their firearms Wednesday morning in Lanao del Sur.
Janla Tangolo, 20, Arapat Tangolo, 22, and Kamarudin Sultan, 20, were arrested by soldiers of 49th and 82nd Infantry Battalions in Barangay Paridi, Piagapo at 5am on September 18.
“Military forces launched the operation after being tipped off by a civilian in the area. We are elated to receive information from communities in the area, and this cooperation often bears positive results which advance our internal security campaign in Lanao provinces,” said Brig. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., 103rd Infantry Brigade commander.
Troops recovered from said terrorists two M14 and Bushmaster 5.56 assault rifles, one caliber 38 pistol, magazines, ammunition, and bandoliers.
=“The report from civilians is an evidence of their desire for peaceful and secured communities,” said Maj. Gen. Roberto Ancan, Joint Task Force ZamPeLan Commander.
“We encourage others to be courageous, continuously trust our troops, and report any local terrorist’s presence in order to sustain the gains of peace and development in Western Mindanao,” added Ancan.
“By this feat, we are impelled to exert our diligent efforts in order to sustain our accomplishments against terrorist groups in Mindanao,” said Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of Western Mindanao Command. “The involvement and empowerment of people are integral in our goal to achieve inclusive and genuine security and development in Mindanao.”