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Lanao Norte municipality surrenders firearms to bolster security efforts
The town of Poona-Piagapo in Lanao del Norte has turned over nine high-powered firearms to the Philippine Army, marking a significant step toward strengthening peace and security in the region. The voluntary surrender is expected to create conditions for sustainable development in the municipality.
LSN Philippines ·
ILIGAN CITY — Local officials in Poona-Piagapo, Lanao del Norte, handed over nine high-powered loose firearms to the Philippine Army during a ceremony held Monday at the 44th Infantry headquarters.
The surrender represents a coordinated effort between municipal government authorities and military officials to enhance security conditions in the Mindanao locality. Officials characterized the weapons handover as instrumental to their broader peace and development agenda for the municipality.
The initiative aligns with ongoing regional security operations aimed at curbing loose firearms circulation in conflict-affected areas of Mindanao. Such voluntary weapon surrenders have become a key component of peace-building strategies across the region, allowing local governments to address security concerns while creating an environment conducive to economic activity and public services.
The 44th Infantry, based in the Iligan area, has been actively engaged in firearms collection drives and security operations throughout Lanao del Norte and neighboring provinces. Officials did not disclose specific details regarding how the weapons were acquired or the circumstances leading to their surrender.