Sulu politicians, civilians surrender loose firearms

ZAMBOANGA CITY: Some 187 assorted were the latest to be surrendered civilians in Sulu.

The weapons were turned over by civilians through their village and - ers to surrender them, mostly used for protection against lawless elements.

Several politicians, including the mayors of Talipao, Nebu of Indanan and several town vice mayors also turned over their military base in Jolo.

grenade launchers and handguns.

The Western Mindanao Com had been recovered since January in City, Sulu and Central Mindanao. It said all the weapons handed over to the military will undergo ballistic examination to determine whether these came from its arsenal.

Tan also urged civilians to turn over their weapons or secure permits from the police so they can legally recover illegal weapons and to make our community a gun-free society and a peaceful place to live in,” he said.