Six members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters laid down their arms and returned to the folds of the law on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the 1st Mechanized Battalion headquarters in Barangay Kabengi, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao Del Sur.
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They were subsequently presented to Brig. Gen. Pedro Balisi, Jr., Commander of the 1st Mechanized Brigade; Maguindanao del Sur 2nd District Representative Mohamad ‘Tong’ Paglas; Maguindanao Del Sur Provincial Administrator, Atty. Cyrus Torreña; and Agila Haven Focal Person, Mr. Roger Dionisio.BGen Balisi said the former rebels handed over one 60mm mortar, one M16A1 rifle, one garand rifle, one cal.
“We welcome the former violent extremists and extend our assistance to them as they return to mainstream society,” said Rojas.
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