COTABATO CITY - The Philippine military said six members of the extremist group Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) surrendered on Sunday in Maguindanao province.
The six men also yielded one 60mm mortar, one M16A1 rifle, one Garand rifle, one Carbine rifle, one long magazine, one rocket-propelled grenade launcher with one ammunition, and one improvised explosive device, according to Brig. Gen. Arturo Rojas, chief of the Western Mindanao Command.
He said the BIFF members surrendered to the group of Lt. Col. Jayson Domingo, commander of the 1st Mechanized Battalion.
“We welcome the former violent extremists and extend our assistance to them as they return to mainstream society. Rest assured that we will keep them safe as they prepare themselves to become productive members of their respective communities,” Rojas said.
“We, the armed forces, share all our gains and successes with our partners and stakeholders, the local government units, and the populace. Let us continue to strengthen our collaborative efforts to end terrorism and sustain stability here in Mindanao,” he added.
Rojas said those who surrendered were provided bags of rice and financial aid. (Mindanao Examiner)
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