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''' | '''More cops deployed to fight ASG, crime groups in Basilan''' | ||
*Source: http://www. | *Source: http://www.tempo.com.ph/2012/more-cops-deployed-to-fight-asg-crime-groups-in-basilan/#.TxwloaX9nJd | ||
* | *Jan 22nd, 2012 | ||
:by AARON B. RECUENCO | :by AARON B. RECUENCO | ||
Additional 100 policemen will be deployed to Basilan to assist police and military forces in hunting down suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and other criminal syndicates operating in the island province. | |||
Chief Supt. Artermio Hicban, director of the MIMAROPA (Mindoro provinces, Marinduque, Palawan and Romblon) regional police, said most of the cops are first-timers in the operation against the notorious bandit groups. | |||
Chief Supt. Artermio Hicban, director of the MIMAROPA (Mindoro provinces, Marinduque, Palawan | |||
He, however, said that their contingents, all from the MIMAROPA Regional Public Safety Battalion, were subjected to rigid trainings and simulated jungle operations. | He, however, said that their contingents, all from the MIMAROPA Regional Public Safety Battalion, were subjected to rigid trainings and simulated jungle operations. | ||
“They will augment the local police units in Mindanao particularly in the Basilan province where spate of kidnappings and other lawlessness committed by Abu Sayyaff Group and other threat groups are prevalent,” said Hicban. | |||
“They will augment the local police units in Mindanao | The troops will be headed by Chief Insp. Noli Asuncion. | ||
Hicban said the deployment of their personnel in Mindanao is part of the order issued by the Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership for all regions to assist in the maintenance of peace and order in conflict areas. | |||
The troops will be headed by Chief | In most cases, policemen are sent in communist rebel-infested areas in the eastern part of Mindanao and the Moro rebel and extremist groups-infested areas in the western side. | ||
It was recalled that even most members of the police elite Special Action Force are now deployed in various areas in Mindanao. | |||
Hicban said the deployment of their personnel in Mindanao is part of the order issued by the Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership for all regions to assist in the maintenance of peace and order in | |||
In most cases, policemen are sent | |||
During the deployment ceremony at the MIMAROPA headquarters in Calapan City, Hicban said policemen should neither be intimidated or scared of the very idea of prevalence of violent activities in Mindanao. | During the deployment ceremony at the MIMAROPA headquarters in Calapan City, Hicban said policemen should neither be intimidated or scared of the very idea of prevalence of violent activities in Mindanao. | ||
“Courage is being afraid, but going on anyhow. Fear of the unknown and uncertainty is but natural,” said Hicban in his speech. | “Courage is being afraid, but going on anyhow. Fear of the unknown and uncertainty is but natural,” said Hicban in his speech. | ||
“But remember that it is in the most adverse situations that great opportunities come. Be proud that you were chosen for this mission so that when you return, you may tell great stories about your assignment in Mindanao”, he added. | “But remember that it is in the most adverse situations that great opportunities come. Be proud that you were chosen for this mission so that when you return, you may tell great stories about your assignment in Mindanao”, he added. | ||
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