Galvez sa MILF: Magsagawa ng imbestigasyon… 4 PATAY KABILANG ANG 2 SUNDALO, 12 IBA PA SUGATAN SA PANANAMBANG SA BASILAN

NANAWAGAN si Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez, Jr. sa Moro Islamic Liberation Front na magsagawa ng sarili nitong imbestigasyon kaugnay sa pananambang sa mga sundalo ng Philippine Army sa Basilan nitong Miyerkules.

Kinondena rin ni Galvez ang nangyaring pananambang sa mga sundalo.

 “I strongly condemn the attack in Basilan on Wednesday, January 22nd, which tragically resulted in the deaths of four including two soldiers and injuries to twelve others. This cowardly act was perpetrated by lawless armed men who intend to derail the peace process that Basilan is now starting to enjoy,” saad niya.

“We also call on the leadership of the MILF to conduct its own investigation and help bring the perpetrators to justice,” dagdag niya.

Batay sa report, apat na miyembro ng 32^nd Infantry Battalion ng Army ang namatay habang anima ng nasagutan sa parehong engkwentro sa Barangay Lower Calabeng sa Sumisip.

Sinabi rin ni Galvez na nakikipag-ugnayan na sila sa Basilan local government, Armed Forces of the Philippines at Philippine National Police para mag-deploy ng lahat ng relevant peace mechanisms, na kinabibilangan ng Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities, ang Jount Peace Security Committee, ang Ad Hoc Joint Action Group at Joint Peace and Security Teams.

“My deepest sympathies go out to the families of the fallen soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of peace,” dagdag niya.

Nagpaabort na rin ng pakikiramay ang Philippine Army sa mga pamilya ng namatay sa Basilan habang tiniyak nito ang pagbibigay ng tulong at buong suporta sa mga nasugatan.

 “As part of our firm resolve to sustain the hard-earned peace and progress in Basilan, we are working closely with local government units and law enforcement agencies to ensure that the perpetrators of this treacherous act face the full consequences of their actions and justice be served to our fallen heroes,” ayon sa Army.