ZAMBOANGA CITY - Three notorious Abu Sayyaf fighters with links to foreign terrorists surrendered to the Philippine Navy in the southern province of Basilan.
The Navy said the trio, known only by their aliases Abu Bero, Abu Paruk, and Ganih, were supporters of ISIS and fought with soldiers in the towns of Sumisip, Tipo-Tipo and Al Barka. Their surrender was facilitated by the Naval Task Force 61, including members of the elite Navy Seals and intelligence operatives; and the Philippine Army's Joint Task Force - Basilan and the 101st Infantry Brigade.
The terrorists also surrendered two M16 automatic rifles, ammunition magazines, and several rounds of ammunition. They were presented to Rear Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr, commander of the Naval Forces Western Mindanao.
"Accordingly, Abu Bero, Abu Paruk, and Ganih were involved in several hostilities against government troops in Basilan province particularly in the municipalities of Sumisip, Tipo-Tipo, and Al Barka. They were also involved in kidnapping cases since the time of Commander Abugao Bayali and Juhaiver Alamsirul, alias Abu Kik. The trio were also believed to have been conniving with foreign terrorists who are knowledgeable in manufacturing improvised explosive devices. They allegedly supported the establishment of ISIS caliphate in the Southern Philippines," the Navy said.
Despite their notoriety and horrific crimes, the Navy said the trio is likely to be included in government programs for Abu Sayyaf surrenderers. "The three ASG members underwent medical check-up at the Camp Navarro General Hospital prior to their proper turn-over to the Joint Task Force-Basilan and 101st Brigade for processing and possible inclusion in LGU programs for ASG surrenderers," it said.
It was not immediately known whether the three men were involved in terror attacks against innocent civilians in Basilan or how many soldiers they had killed. (Mindanao Examiner)
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