Troops of the 104th Infantry Battalion (104IB), a subordinate unit of the 1102nd Infantry Brigade (1102Bde), successfully facilitated the peaceful settlement of a recent shooting incident in Laminusa Island, Siasi, Sulu, on Friday, May 22, 2026. The resolution also led to the voluntary hand-over of two firearms, officials reported on Saturday, May 23.
Background of the Incident
The initiative highlights the ongoing success of the Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Community (RFGFPCC) campaign of Task Group “Ganarul” in Sulu province, particularly in the second district. Lieutenant Colonel Roy Dalumpines, commander of the 104IB, explained that the conflict originated from a shooting incident on Sunday, May 17, in Tampakan village, Laminusa Island, Siasi. According to the investigation, a suspect identified as alias Muharral allegedly shot the victim, alias Borjack, using a caliber .45 pistol. The victim sustained four gunshot wounds on both legs and one gunshot wound on his arm. After the attack, the suspect fled toward Kong-Kong village on the same island.
Dialogue and Peaceful Resolution
On Friday, May 22, Lieutenant Colonel Dalumpines, along with other security officials, the Philippine Coast Guard, and local government representatives, proceeded to the Laminusa Patrol Base to facilitate a dialogue and peaceful settlement between the parties involved. Dalumpines confirmed that both sides agreed to amicably resolve their dispute. During the activity, the father of the suspect voluntarily handed over one M1 Garand Rifle and one caliber .45 pistol. Dalumpines emphasized that the peaceful resolution demonstrates the effectiveness of the RFGFPCC campaign in addressing local conflicts through dialogue, collaboration, and community engagement.
Official Statements
“This accomplishment manifests the strong cooperation among the military, local government units, law enforcement agencies, and community leaders in sustaining peace and order in Sulu,” Dalumpines said in a statement. “Through the RFGFPCC campaign of Task Group Ganarul, we continue to encourage communities to resolve conflicts peacefully and support the government’s campaign against loose firearms,” he added.
Brigadier General Alaric Avelino Delos Santos, commander of the 1102Bde, lauded the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders in achieving a peaceful resolution. “The successful settlement of this incident demonstrates that peace can be achieved through unity, dialogue, and cooperation among communities and security forces,” Delos Santos said. “Task Group Ganarul remains committed to sustaining the RFGFPCC campaign to prevent violence, address local conflicts, and strengthen community participation in maintaining peace and stability in Sulu,” he added.
Impact on Loose Firearms Campaign
The accomplishment further strengthens the ongoing campaign against loose firearms in Sulu province. Brigadier General Delos Santos noted that since January 1, 2026, a total of 166 assorted loose firearms have been recovered by units under the Brigade through the intensified implementation of the RFGFPCC campaign across Sulu.
