6 Muslim extremists surrender in South

By Al Jacinto

Jan 16, 2023 2:05 am

ZAMBOANGA CITY: The Philippine military said six members of the extremist group Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) surrendered on Sunday in Maguindanao province.

The six BIFF 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.

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