The army has renewed its plea for unity to attain its ultimate goal of eradicating the extremist Dawlah Islamiya Maute Group (DI-MG) in the province of Lanao del Sur.
Col. Billy Dela Rosa, deputy commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade, emphasized their ongoing efforts to defeat local terrorists who nurture security threats in communities.
He said that despite their commitment to keep society safe, the primary consideration should be the people's determination to help each other and eventually overcome this challenge.
Dela Rosa conveyed that this concern should not be trusted by the government officials and security sector alone, especially since this would require a collective effort.
“Huwag nating pabayaan si Governor at Mayor, at ang mga pulis at sundalo. Kahit ilang libo pa ang mga sundalo dito sa Lanao del Sur, kung hindi kayo mag-cooperate, wala ring mangyayari (Let us not leave this to the Governor, Mayor, police, and soldiers. Even if there are thousands of soldiers here in Lanao del Sur, if we do not cooperate, nothing will happen),” he said.
Recalling the bomb explosion at Mindanao State University (MSU)-Main Campus on December 3 this year, claimed by the DI-MG, Dela Rosa assured citizens that government forces continue their relentless operations to pursue the perpetrators and their accomplices.
"We will continue to work with the police. Our probe will continue. I'm confident that the investigation will identify and bring the perpetrators to justice," he said.
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