Dawlah Islamiya members, supporters yield to troops

Two Dawlah Islamiya/Maute Group members and two of their supporters yielded to the troops of the 49th Infantry Battalion in Masiu, Lanao del Sur on 11 November 11, according to the military on Tuesday.

Camar Gampong Musa alias Camar and Nasroding Comayog Patiilan alias Sangcopan surrendered to authorities along with their supporters Badroding Gampong Patiilan and Pacalinog Patiilan Comayog, all of Barangay Cormatan of the same municipality.

They handed over one caliber 5.56mm M16A1-Elisco Rifle, one Colt 45 pistol, 70 rounds of caliber 5.56 ammunitions, five rounds Caliber .45mm ammunitions, one long steel magazine, three short steel magazine, one long plastic magazine, three short plastic magazine and a bandolier.

The successful surrender was facilitated by the Alpha Company, 49IB in coordination with the local government unit of Masiu.

“This accomplishment is attributed to the intelligence units who never falter in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities,” said Brig. Gen. Bagnus Gaerlan, Acting Commander of the Joint Task Force ZamPeLan.

They were presented to the Association of Barangay Captains President, Sarip Rangiris Acob, after which they were brought to the 49IB headquarters for custodial debriefing.

“We are delighted by their decision to return to the mainstream of society instead of engaging in armed confrontations,” said Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the Western Mindanao Command. “We attributed our success to the local officials of Masiu for their untiring support on our campaign against terrorism that resulted to the surrender of terrorist members, whom to come out for it is but more fulfilling to end terrorism without a single bloodshed.”