links: http://www.army.mil.ph/pr/2015/feb/180215_4.html
MILF returns SAF’s firearms
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao
– The leadership of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) formally
turned-over the firearms of the members of the Special Action Force
(SAF) who perished during the January 25 Mamasapano clash to the GPH
CCCH Peace Panel.
Around 16 firearms: one unit – M60 LMG;
12 units – M4; two units M4 with M203; one unit –Minimi; ½ barrel
assembly of M4; four units magazine without ammo; one unit holographic
scope; one flashlight; one long magazine with 16 ammos (5.56mm); one
rifle sling; one front grip and one unit cellular phone of the fallen
SAF were brought at 6ID Headquarters with Major General Pangilinan as
the host. The MILF, as promised, returned the items to prove their
sincerity and in an effort to save the ongoing peace talks with the
government.
Secretary Deles thanked the MILF for the
gesture of goodwill following the incident at Mamasapano. “We accept
this clear signal of the willingness and determination of the MILF to
sustain the gains of the peace process,” she said.
Chairman Iqbal assured everyone that the
MILF is a full partner in the search of peace in Mindanao and its
leadership is in full control of the situation and willing to do
everything as far as the peace process is concerned.
PHILIPPINE ARMY
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