Troops under the 1102nd Infantry "Ganarul" Brigade have recovered three high-powered firearms and arrested a shooting incident suspect through sustained security operations and strengthened community cooperation in the second district of Sulu, officials said Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Voluntary Surrender of Grenade Launcher
Lieutenant Colonel Roy Dalumpines, commander of the 104th Infantry Battalion (104IB), reported that an M79 grenade launcher was voluntarily surrendered on Thursday, May 7, in Bud Sibaud village, Pandami, Sulu. The surrender occurred during the declaration of the barangay as a Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Community. The weapon was turned over by a concerned civilian through the facilitation of Bud Sibaud Village Chairperson Arashmier Abu Nasirin to a joint team from Alpha Company, 2nd Civil-Military Operations Company, and local police.
Surrender of M14 Rifle
In a related development, Dalumpines stated that Julmesil Aming Amilasan voluntarily surrendered an M14 rifle along with four magazines, 19 rounds of ammunition, and two magazine pouches on Saturday, May 9, at the headquarters of the 104IB in Camp Muksan, Siasi, Sulu. This surrender was connected to an indiscriminate firing incident on May 4 between the coastal villages of Hambilan, Pandami, and Poblacion, Siasi.
Arrest of Shooting Suspect
Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Borras, commander of the 21st Infantry Battalion (21IB), reported that around 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, troops from Charlie Company, together with the battalion Scout Platoon and policemen, arrested Jurmin Sadjari. Sadjari is the suspect in the killing of Cesar Adjid in Bud Seit village, Panamao, Sulu. Initial investigation revealed that Sadjari, armed with a Garand rifle, allegedly shot and killed Adjid around 8 a.m. on the same day following a dispute over stolen coconut fruits. The suspect and the Garand rifle were turned over to the Panamao Municipal Police Station for appropriate legal action.
Brigade Commander's Statement
Brigadier General Alaric Avelino Delos Santos, commander of the 1102nd Infantry Brigade, commended the cooperation of local communities, village officials, and partner law enforcement agencies in sustaining peace and security efforts across the province. "These developments reflect the growing trust and cooperation of our communities in support of our campaign for Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Communities," Delos Santos said in a statement. "We will continue to work closely with the LGUs, PNP, and peace partners to prevent violence, enforce the rule of law, and sustain the peace gains in Sulu." He reaffirmed the brigade's commitment to intensifying security operations, strengthening community engagement, and supporting peacebuilding initiatives aimed at preserving stability, preventing armed violence, and promoting a safer environment for the people of Sulu.
