3 Maute group remnants surrender to military

February 18, 2019

ZAMBOANGA CITY - Three Islamic State for Iraq and Syria (ISIS)-inspired Maute group remnants have surrendered to the military in the province of Lanao del Sur.

Capt. Clint Antipala,  spokesman of the 1 st Infantry Division, said the three Maute group remnants have surrendered around 10:30 a.m. Monday to the 49 th Infantry Battalion, headed by Lt. Col. Edgar Allan Villanueva in Sultan Dumalondong, Lanao del Sur.

Their identities were not revealed except that they are followers of Maute sub-leader Mubarak Manalo, also known as Mubarak.

They turned over one M2 carbine rifle with ammunition. The surrender was witnessed by Mayor Jamel Kurangking of Sultan Dumalondong.

“The continuous surrender of Maute Daesh-inspired remnants is the result of our collaboration with the local government units (LGUs) in our area of responsibility,” said Col. Romeo Brawner, commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade.

Brig. Gen. Roberto Ancan,  head of the 1st Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Zampelan (Zamboanga Peninsula and Lanao Provinces) commander, commended the efforts of the troops of 49th Infantry Battalion and municipal government of Sultan Dumalondong that led to the surrender of the three Maute group remnants.

“Peace and security is a shared responsibility. We acknowledge the efforts of the LGU and stakeholders of Sultan Dumalondong for the successful surrender of Daesh- inspired remnants,” Ancan said. DMS